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Sense of Community and Depressive Symptoms among Older Earthquake Survivors Following the 2008 Earthquake in Chengdu China

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Title: Sense of Community and Depressive Symptoms among Older Earthquake Survivors Following the 2008 Earthquake in Chengdu China
Language: English
Authors: Li, Yawen, Sun, Fei, He, Xusong, Chan, Kin Sun
Source: Journal of Community Psychology. Sep 2011 39(7):776-785.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 10
Publication Date: 2011
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Depression (Psychology), Natural Disasters, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Older Adults, Role, Surveys, Coping, Social Support Groups, Trauma, Trust (Psychology), Correlation
Geographic Terms: China
DOI: 10.1002/jcop.20469
ISSN: 0090-4392
Abstract: This study examined the impact of an earthquake as well as the role of sense of community as a protective factor against depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults who survived an 8.0 magnitude earthquake in 2008. A household survey of a random sample was conducted 3 months after the earthquake and 298 older earthquake survivors participated in it. The results showed that earthquake-associated distress had a direct effect on depression controlling for coping, informal support, and sense of community. The results also showed that the effect of earthquake-associated distress is contingent upon the level of sense of community. The findings highlighted the role of individuals' sense of community as a protective factor against traumatic experiences and suggested that attempts to build trust and form a sense of belonging to the new community among older earthquake survivors would help them reduce distress and facilitate a smooth recovery. (Contains 1 figure and 3 tables.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 29
Entry Date: 2011
Accession Number: EJ940730
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study examined the impact of an earthquake as well as the role of sense of community as a protective factor against depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults who survived an 8.0 magnitude earthquake in 2008. A household survey of a random sample was conducted 3 months after the earthquake and 298 older earthquake survivors participated in it. The results showed that earthquake-associated distress had a direct effect on depression controlling for coping, informal support, and sense of community. The results also showed that the effect of earthquake-associated distress is contingent upon the level of sense of community. The findings highlighted the role of individuals' sense of community as a protective factor against traumatic experiences and suggested that attempts to build trust and form a sense of belonging to the new community among older earthquake survivors would help them reduce distress and facilitate a smooth recovery. (Contains 1 figure and 3 tables.)
ISSN:0090-4392
DOI:10.1002/jcop.20469