Effects of late-life captivity: preliminary findings following the 7 October attack
Abstract
Results are discussed via a gero-traumatology perspective. The data are aligned with the inoculation hypothesis, suggesting that older adults are resilient even following exposure to extreme trauma. Risk factors for elevated PTR were identified, suggesting that captivity is not a monolithic entity, yet it may still distinctly differ from other forms of trauma in terms of its psychological concomitants. Although preliminary, the results illuminate the effects of extreme trauma on older adults.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Spaceflight effects on biology
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
Disaster Response and Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- European Journal of Psychotraumatology
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 17
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 2666966–2666966
- Publication date
- 23 June 2026
- Language
- EN