The Effects of Acute Stress Reaction on Trauma-Related Symptoms and Relevant Factors

Abstract

Acute Stress Reaction (ASR) and trauma can take a very serious toll on a person. It can affect their social functioning and daily life. It is important to study ASR and trauma and their associated factors. In the case of ASR, it can make a person less productive. Plus, it is not merely people who developed ASR are affected. There is also a relationship between the degree of witnessing ASR in a teammate and the probability of developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The most effective way to regulate and mitigate the effects of ASR onset and trauma are resilience and social support, especially from friends and colleagues. Studies have found that being more socially supported leads to greater resilience, which can lead to better recovery from trauma and an increased level of well-being. People's subjective judgments and the way they handle traumatic events also influence ASR and the severity of trauma. If people are more positive about the future, the severity of trauma can be reduced. People who deal with things more positively, such as revisiting the event and accepting it positively, have a greater chance to recover from trauma. Relevant psychological training and interventions beforehand can also reduce the incidence of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD). This paper can provide some directions to future intervention research and practice for children and adults in need.