Etiology of traumatic brain injury: impact on psychological functioning

Identifier

etd-08212007-141121

Author

Jeffrey James Schneider, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Department

Psychology

Document Type

Dissertation

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to violence has received increased research focus in recent years, with numerous studies examining the impact of violent TBI on cognitive and psychosocial outcomes. However, few studies have examined psychological outcomes following violent TBI. The present study examined the prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety in individuals with TBI due to violence (n = 180) and other causes (n = 360). Results indicated that while etiology was not a significant predictor of psychological status, overall there were some differences in endorsement of depressive and anxious symptoms among individuals with moderate to severe injuries compared to those with mild injuries. Implications of these findings and future directions are discussed.

Date

2007

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Schneider, Jeffrey James, "Etiology of traumatic brain injury: impact on psychological functioning" (2007). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 1559.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/1559

Committee Chair

Wm. Drew Gouvier

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.1559