Psychological outcomes for young adults after disastrous events: A mixed-methods scoping review

Katelyn O'Donohue, Emily Berger, Louise McLean and Matthew Carroll

Social Science & Medicine, 2021, vol. 276, issue C

Abstract: Young adulthood (18 to 34) is a time of transitional change where individuals can be highly susceptible to mental health concerns. Despite similar vulnerabilities to their adolescent counterparts, the psychological outcomes for young adults following disasters are not well understood.

Keywords: Young adults; Emerging adults; Disasters; Psychological distress; Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.113851

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