Report, Defensiveness, Level of Psychological Distress, and Help-Seeking Behavior among Victims of a Major Natural Disaster, 1985

Alternative Title

Quick Response Research Report No. 19

Creator

Anthony V. Rao
Kenneth E. Davis
Leonard Bickman

Files

Publication Date

1985

Abstract

"The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between this personality variable and help-seeking behavior in an actual disaster setting. In this exploratory analysis, a model is presented that was guided by previous research on help-seeking behavior in laboratory settings."

Keywords

Disaster victims, Mental health, Tornadoes, Psychological aspects, Help-seeking behavior

Extent

24 pages

Geographic Location

Ohio; Pennsylvania

Series Title

Quick Response Research Report

Language

English

Media Type

Reports

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

F57-00071

Recommended Citation

Rao, Anthony V.; Davis, Kenneth E.; and Bickman, Leonard, "Report, Defensiveness, Level of Psychological Distress, and Help-Seeking Behavior among Victims of a Major Natural Disaster, 1985" (1985). Natural Hazards Center Collection. 71.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/nhcc/71