Fear generalization predicts post-traumatic stress symptoms:A two-year follow-up study in Dutch fire fighters

Introduction Excessive fear generalization has been associated with pathological anxiety, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, studies investigating the longitudinal relationship between generalization and the development of anxiety symptomatology are scarce. This study aims to test the predictive value of fear generalization for PTSD symptoms in a high-risk profession sample and to explore the relationship between generalization and neuroticism, which are both linked to PTSD. Method Longitudinal data from a multi-wave study in 529 Dutch fire-fighters were used. Fear genera... Mehr ...