Longitudinal associations between interpersonal relationship functioning and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in recently traumatized individuals: differential findings by assessment method

• DOI: 10.1017/s0033291721003913
• Publication Date: 2021-10-08T09:00:29Z
• Authors: Candice M. Monson; Philippe Shnaider; Anne C. Wagner; Rachel E. Liebman; Nicole D. Pukay-M...; Meredith S. H. Landy; Sonya G. Wanklyn; Michael Suvak; Tae L. Hart; Naomi Koerner
• Keywords: Longitudinal Study

The role of interpersonal relationship functioning in trauma recovery is well-established. However, much this research has been done with cross-sectional samples, often years after exposure, using self-report methodology only, and focused on intimate adjustment.The current study investigated the longitudinal associations between (intimate non-intimate) clinician- self-reported posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms 151 recently (within past 6 months) traumatized individuals. Participants were assessed at four time points over 1 year.Approximately 53% sample was diagnosed PTSD initial assessment, declining rates diagnostic status to 16%. Latent difference score (LDS) modeling revealed nonlinear declines both clinician-assessed symptom severity, faster earlier periods. Likewise, LDS models negative (conflict) aspects functioning, but linear positive (support, depth) aspects. differed for PTSD. Bivariate significant cross-lagged effects from conflict PTSD, time.These results highlight that variability prior may be related method assessing symptomatology different relational constructs. Implications theory early intervention are discussed.