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Impact of War-Related Traumatic Events on Self-Evaluation and Subjective Well-Being

Department of Psychology, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Jena, Germany (NM); Department of Psychology, University of Leipzig, Germany (Gvc); n.morina{at}uni-jena.de

Gernot von Collani

Department of Psychology, Friedrich-Schiller-University, Jena, Germany (NM); Department of Psychology, University of Leipzig, Germany (Gvc)

Using structural equation modeling, the present study investigated the relationship between after-effects of war-related traumatic events, generalized self-efficacy, self-esteem, subjective well-being, and distress. Questionnaires (Impact of Event Scale–Revised, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, Satisfaction With Life Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, and Generalized Self-Esteem) were administered to 214 civilian war survivors in Kosovo. The results show a high prevalence of traumatic experiences (83%) with high psychological distress. The severity of traumatic stress was accompanied by negative affectivity and was inversely related to self-esteem. The other self-related constructs neither had an impact nor were found to be diminished by the amount of traumatic stress experienced.

Key Words: civilian war trauma • distress • self-concept • subjective well-being • Kosovo

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