The Role of Identity in the Relationship between PTSD and Executive Functioning

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Adolescent Psychiatry Pub Date : 2024-06-04 DOI:10.2174/0122106766279589240529123124

Stephanie Washburn, Reilly Branch, Ishara Jean-Francois, Steven L. Berman

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The developmental period of late adolescence is when significant identity formation takes place, especially for college students (Erikson, 1968). However, traumatic experiences can affect identity development and lead to extreme identity distress. With exposure to trauma, executive functioning can also diminish, leading to a decrease in self-control and greater sensitivity. Although trauma affects both executive functioning and identity, the possible direct link between identity and executive function has not been adequately explored. Among a college sample (N = 507), those who experienced trauma reported higher levels of identity distress, ruminative identity exploration, and lower levels of executive functioning. It was hypothesized that identity variables plus PTSD would better predict executive functioning than PTSD alone. The hypothesis was supported, suggesting the incremental validity of using identity in addition to PTSD to predict executive functioning scores. Implications of this study include the need to consider identity development in the treatment and prevention of PTSD, as well as trauma history, in interventions aimed at promoting positive identity development in youth

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身份认同在创伤后应激障碍与执行功能之间关系中的作用

青春期后期是身份形成的重要时期，尤其是对大学生而言（Erikson，1968 年）。然而，创伤经历会影响身份认同的发展，并导致极端的身份认同困扰。虽然创伤会影响执行功能和身份认同，但身份认同和执行功能之间可能存在的直接联系尚未得到充分探讨。在一个大学生样本（N = 507）中，经历过创伤的人报告了更高水平的身份困扰、反刍性身份探索和较低水平的执行功能。本研究的意义包括：在治疗和预防创伤后应激障碍的过程中，需要考虑身份发展以及创伤史，以促进青少年积极的身份发展。

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期刊介绍： Adolescent Psychiatry a peer-reviewed journal, aims to provide mental health professionals who work with adolescents with current information relevant to the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in adolescents. Adolescent Psychiatry reports of original research, critical reviews of topics relevant to practitioners, clinical observations with analysis and discussion, analysis of philosophical, ethical or social aspects of the fields of psychiatry and mental health, case reports with discussions, letters, and position papers. Topics include adolescent development and developmental psychopathology, psychotherapy and other psychosocial treatment approaches, psychopharmacology, and service settings and programs. The primary focus of the work should be on adolescents, transition-aged youth, The primary focus of the work should be on adolescents, transition-aged youth, or emerging adults, that is, persons 12-24 years of age . Articles on families of adolescents, or adults who have been followed since adolescence will also be considered.