Etiology of Traumatic Brain Injury: Impact on Psychological Functioning

• Main Author: Schneider, Jeffrey James
• Other Authors: Wm. Drew Gouvier
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: LSU 2007
• Subjects: Psychology
• Online Access: http://etd.lsu.edu/docs/available/etd-08212007-141121/

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.