Date of Award
August 2022
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Educational Psychology
First Advisor
Stephen R Wester
Committee Members
Christina Hove, Dimitri Topitzes, Xu Li
Keywords
Gender, Masculinity, PTSD
Abstract
This study seeks to explain observed gender differences in PTSD risk and protective factors and subsequent PTSD symptoms by use of a Masculine Heuristic moderator variable. Drawing from heuristic and gender role theories, this study utilizes a sample of male and female trauma survivors to examine the interaction between a Masculine Heuristic style and trauma exposure in the development of PTSD symptoms. Structural Equation Modeling and moderation analysis were used to explore these constructs. Results are discussed and incorporated into current literature, while limitations of the current study and suggestions for future research are explored.
Recommended Citation
Schmidt, Kirsten, "Gender and PTSD: An Examination of Socialized Masculinity as Moderator of PTSD Symptom Development" (2022). Theses and Dissertations. 3073.
https://dc.uwm.edu/etd/3073