Shelby J. McGrew
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View article: Examining moral injury and posttraumatic stress among firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and emergency dispatchers
Examining moral injury and posttraumatic stress among firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, and emergency dispatchers Open
Results suggest that MI may play a role in the characterisation of the clinical picture of first responders. Future studies should continue to evaluate associations between PTSD and MI in first responders, using interview-based and longitu…
View article: Sexual Violence and Hazardous Drinking
Sexual Violence and Hazardous Drinking Open
Sexual violence is associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but relatively less research has explored whether it is associated with hazardous drinking. PTSD symptoms may indirectly influence the association between sexual viol…
View article: A Pilot Feasibility Trial of Mind–Body Tactical Training for Firefighters: Evaluation of a Yoga-Based Transdiagnostic Program
A Pilot Feasibility Trial of Mind–Body Tactical Training for Firefighters: Evaluation of a Yoga-Based Transdiagnostic Program Open
Firefighters are at heightened risk for chronic occupational stress and exposure to potentially traumatic events. Experiencing potentially traumatic events is a risk factor for various psychiatric symptoms among firefighters, notably postt…
View article: Posttraumatic Stress and Opioid Use and Pain among Individuals with Probable Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Self-Reported Chronic Pain: The Role of Health Literacy
Posttraumatic Stress and Opioid Use and Pain among Individuals with Probable Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Self-Reported Chronic Pain: The Role of Health Literacy Open
The present investigation provides evidence that health literacy may serve as an important explanatory factor in associations between PTSD symptom severity and opioid misuse and dependence among adults with co-occurring probable PTSD and c…
View article: The Role of Functional Health Literacy in terms of Harmful Alcohol Use in Adults with Probable Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder
The Role of Functional Health Literacy in terms of Harmful Alcohol Use in Adults with Probable Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder Open
Purpose The current study examined functional health literacy (FHL) in regard to hazardous drinking among a sample with probable posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Methods Participants were 565 adults with…
View article: Associations of resilience and hope with mental and physical health among firefighters
Associations of resilience and hope with mental and physical health among firefighters Open
Objective Firefighters represent an understudied population with high rates of chronic exposure to stress and potentially traumatic events. Thus, there is a need to identify modifiable resilience factors to address posttraumatic stress dis…
View article: Firefighter Relationship Satisfaction: Associations with Mental Health Outcomes
Firefighter Relationship Satisfaction: Associations with Mental Health Outcomes Open
Firefighters demonstrate heightened rates of posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and alcohol consumption, compared to the general population. This study examined whether firefighters who were satisfied with their romantic r…
View article: Posttraumatic stress and alcohol use among Hispanic/Latina survivors of interpersonal trauma: Associations with anxiety sensitivity and distress tolerance.
Posttraumatic stress and alcohol use among Hispanic/Latina survivors of interpersonal trauma: Associations with anxiety sensitivity and distress tolerance. Open
This research has the potential to advance culturally-informed literature on factors that may impact co-occurring PTSD symptoms and alcohol use. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved).
View article: Posttraumatic Stress, Alcohol Use, and Alcohol Use Motives among Non-Hispanic Black/African American College Students: The Role of Emotion Regulation
Posttraumatic Stress, Alcohol Use, and Alcohol Use Motives among Non-Hispanic Black/African American College Students: The Role of Emotion Regulation Open
This study extends past work to an understudied population and contributes to groundwork for culturally informed interventions.
View article: Anxiety Sensitivity Among Trauma-Exposed Non-Hispanic Black Adults
Anxiety Sensitivity Among Trauma-Exposed Non-Hispanic Black Adults Open
The non-Hispanic Black population experiences trauma-related disparities. One potentially important individual difference construct for posttraumatic stress is anxiety sensitivity. There is limited work on anxiety sensitivity among non-His…
View article: The main and interactive effects of distress tolerance and reward function on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among firefighters.
The main and interactive effects of distress tolerance and reward function on posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms among firefighters. Open
Hedonic capacity and DT were independently and transactionally associated with heightened PTSD symptom severity among trauma-exposed firefighters. These findings provide evidence for the utility in developing interventions that target DT a…
View article: Distress tolerance: prospective associations with cognitive-behavioral therapy outcomes in adults with posttraumatic stress and substance use disorders
Distress tolerance: prospective associations with cognitive-behavioral therapy outcomes in adults with posttraumatic stress and substance use disorders Open
74Distress tolerance (DT; perceived or actual ability to tolerate aversive physical or emotional states) is related to both posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and substance use disorders (SUD). This investigation evaluates self-…
View article: Situational Factors Influencing Receptivity to Bullshit
Situational Factors Influencing Receptivity to Bullshit Open
Individuals are motivated to maintain a sense of meaning, and enact cognitive processes to do so (e.g., perceiving structure in the environment). This motivation to find meaning may ultimately impact humans’ interpretation of "bullshit", s…