Perceived organizational support, posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms, and stigma in soldiers returning from combat

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Christie L KelleyPaul D Bliese

Abstract

Research has shown that perceived organizational support (POS), or how much employees believe their organizations value their contributions and well-being, is an important predictor of employee mental health outcomes. To support employee mental health in high-risk occupations, organizations may want to identify variables that explain the relationship between POS and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Using a longitudinal design and a military sample, the present study found a relationship between POS and stigma as well as PTSD symptoms. Stigma partially mediated the relationship between POS at Time 1 and PTSD symptoms at Time 2. The partial mediation indicates that a supportive environment may also create a climate of reduced stigma in which soldiers may be comfortable addressing PTSD symptoms. Both results suggest positive actions that organizations can take to support employee mental health.

Citations

Mar 2, 2016·American Journal of Preventive Medicine·Monideepa B BecerraNasia Safdar
Sep 8, 2016·The Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation·William C WalkerDavid X Cifu
Mar 13, 2018·Military Medicine·Jennifer L CerullyJennifer Sloan
Jan 9, 2018·Occupational Medicine·U WesemannG Willmund

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