Abstract
Psychological responses to the nuclear accident in Chernobyl were assessed in several self-report inventories once a year from May 1986 until May 1991. Independent groups of subjects, divided according to sex and age (18–39 versus 40–59 years) were examined at six points in time for the subjective effects of the nuclear accident. The inventories included items related to attitudes, behavior, emotional states and coping styles. The results showed a generally greater emotional concern for women and for younger people. The findings also suggest that the psychological effects of the nuclear accident are long lasting.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Anxiety, Stress, & Coping |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Pages (from-to) | 339-355 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| ISSN | 1061-5806 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01.11.1994 |
Funding
The authors are very grateful to Professor Petra Netter (Giepen) and Dr. Marcia Smith (Wurzburg) for many helpful suggestions. The studies were supported by grants from the Bundesinnenministerium.