Do Survivor and Supporter Perceptions of Supporter Helpfulness and Social Reactions Affect Survivor PTSD Symptoms?

Prior studies indicate that sexual assault survivor posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is influenced by the social reactions (e.g., belief and blame) and perceived helpfulness (e.g., empathy, effectiveness) of informal support providers (SPs; i.e., family, friends, and partners). This study examin...

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Main Author: Ullman, Sarah E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2026
In: Journal of interpersonal violence
Year: 2026, Volume: 41, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 542-560
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