Exposure, Agency, Perceived Threat, and Guilt as Predictors of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Veterans

Online survey data from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans was used to assess the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and four constructs: combat exposure, perceived threat during combat, causing harm during combat, and combat-related guilt. These four constructs accounted for the majority of differences in PTSD symptoms. A variety of demographic factors were associated with with four constructs explored and PTSD symptom.