Abstract
Objective: To investigate the personal (appraisal, coping, personality) and interpersonal factors (perceived social support and attachment styles) as predictors of post-traumatic stress symptoms severity (PTSS) in flood affected adolescents. Study Design: Correlation study with cross sectional research design. Place and Duration of Study: Study was completed within 6 months in Jhang and Hafizabad District. Material and Methods: The sample consisted of 561 flood affected adolescents (M = 14.65, SD = 1.13) from government schools of Jhang (18-Hazari) and Hafizabad (Vanike Tarrhar). Results: Low extraversion with more perceived stress and threat, more anxious and avoidant attachment found to be significantly related with high PTSS severity. However, use of confrontive coping, selfcontrolling, positive reappraisal coping, secure attachment and support from friends are significantly negatively associated with PTSS. Conclusion: It is concluded that appraisal, coping, secure attachment and support are psychological dimensions which need to be worked on simultaneously for prevention of PTSS.
