This study used an analog approach to the perceptions of tour of duty, combat and noncombat, and levels of social support, high and low. Their influence was assessed in the symptomatology of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. 80 subjects were randomly assigned to read one of four vignettes depicting levels of combat and social support as main effects. Results were congruent with recent research indicating significant main effects for combat and social support in the symptomatology of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
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