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Psychological distress, interpersonal closeness and discrimination following the Charlie Hebdo attacks

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Goodwin, Robin, Leshem, Elazar and Ben-Ezr, Menachem (2016) Psychological distress, interpersonal closeness and discrimination following the Charlie Hebdo attacks. Psychotherapy & Psychosomatics, 85 (3). pp. 190-191. doi:10.1159/000443279 ISSN 0033-3190.

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Abstract

Terrorist attacks in January 2015 in Paris on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, and related incidents on subsequent days, left 17 dead and 22 injured. Reported as ‘the French 9/11’ these were portrayed by some as leading to national trauma across the country (1). Widespread indirect exposure via media coverage can amplify psychological distress and promote emotional responses well away from the ‘bulls-eye’ of any event, with media exposure following terrorist attacks more strongly associated with PTSD than direct exposure (2). Switching between multiple media outlets may be particularly taxing (3), as individuals are exposed to both traditional media and graphic content through social media. Shared social stresses may subsequently impact on personal relationships with close others, as well as members of potential out-groups. Terror management theories (4) suggest we seek intimacy and support from others to cope with personal threats. This then reduces existential distress by validating self-esteem and personal beliefs. In contrast, mortality threats can lead to the rejection of others who threaten or undermine our world views, leading to scapegoating and stigmatisation (5). We report data from a national survey exploring the association between media use, psychological distress, relational intimacy, and willingness to interact with Muslims four weeks after the attacks.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
D History General and Old World > DC France
H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare
Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Psychology
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Charlie Hebdo Attack, Paris, France, 2015, Terrorism--France--Paris, Distress (Psychology)--France--Paris, Interpersonal relations , Social media--France--Paris, Psychic trauma----France--Paris
Journal or Publication Title: Psychotherapy & Psychosomatics
Publisher: Karger
ISSN: 0033-3190
Official Date: 5 April 2016
Dates:
DateEvent
5 April 2016Available
10 December 2015Accepted
6 August 2015Submitted
Volume: 85
Number: 3
Number of Pages: 7
Page Range: pp. 190-191
DOI: 10.1159/000443279
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit: 16 December 2015
Date of first compliant Open Access: 1 June 2016
Funder: Universiṭat Ariʼel
Grant number: 801178
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