Effect of PTSD on Emotion Dysregulation among Burn Victims, A Moderating Role of Coping Mechanism

Abstract

This research analyzed the relationship between the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), emotion dysregulation and coping mechanisms among the burn victims of the Pakistani community. This research is a correlational study and it enrolled a sample of 65 individuals between the age of 18-50 that has been affected by burn trauma. The hypotheses put forward shows that the PTSD and emotion dysregulation have a positive relationship, as well, the female burn victims with burn injuries have higher level of emotion-focused coping as compared to problem focused coping and also the coping mechanisms moderate and weakens the relationship between PTSD and the emotion dysregulation. This leads to the uncovering of very strong links (significant correlations) between PTSD, emotion dysregulation, and main coping mechanisms. Gender variance with regards to coping strategies can also be seen as women tend to adopt more a higher amount of the emotion-focused approach. Regression analysis and moderation analysis provide findings that consistence with hypotheses, underline the need of emotion regulation solving for those who are suffering from burn injuries. The research makes a significant contribution to burning trauma victims, both to the understanding of psychological effects and to guide the specific interventions for impacted individuals.