Identify and discuss the importance of community factors following a school mass shooting.
What will be an ideal response?
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Social solidarity emerging after the shootings decreased depressive symptoms and increased psychological well-being, even when controlling for other previously identified predictors of depression. Hawdon and Ryan’s (2012) research following the Virginia Tech shooting further supports the importance of social connections with family and friends following a mass shooting. Using survey data from a sample of 460 students, they found that social solidarity, engaging in community events, and face-to-face interactions with family members all significantly enhanced well-being 5 months after the mass shooting that occurred on campus. Furthermore, virtual interactions with friends and family members were found to be beneficial provided they occurred along with face-to-face interactions. Together, these results reveal the important protective functions families can serve in individual adaptation. In the chapter case study, these findings suggest that Mr. Brown’s ongoing supportive interactions with Rory were likely beneficial to her well-being.
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