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What is Protective Factors

Chapter 6
Invisible Victims and the Pursuit of Justice: Analyzing Frequently Victimized Yet Rarely Discussed Populations
Factors that might boost resilience, or otherwise protect an individual from psychological harm following a trauma exposure.
Published in Chapter:
The Impact of Trauma on Firefighters and Their Families
Petra M. Skeffington (Murdoch University, Australia)
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 24
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7348-8.ch006
Abstract
This chapter outlines the key issues that face firefighters, including prevalence of trauma-related mental health issues, the differing impact of disaster response, violence, fatalities, and cumulative stress. The risk factors for post-traumatic stress disorder are explained, with attention to fixed and variable factors. Stigma and barriers to help-seeking are explored with consideration of issues specific to firefighters, and an overview of how to influence protective factors is provided. There are other aspects of firefighting other than trauma exposure that impact wellbeing; the impact of shift work, sleep disruption, alcohol use, and relationship stress are outlined. Finally, this chapter discusses the impact of firefighting on partners and families.
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Chapter 11
Preventing Teen Pregnancy Among Minority Populations: Risk and Protective Factors
Decrease the likelihood for an individual to encounter a specific disease or condition (in this case, teen pregnancy) or to engage in an unhealthy behavior.
Published in Chapter: Preventing Teen Pregnancy Among Minority Populations: Risk and Protective Factors; From: Socio-Cultural Influences on Teenage Pregnancy and Contemporary Prevention Measures
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Chapter 4
Cyberbullying
Protective factors are positive attributes in individuals and families that promote the health and well-being of children and families.
Published in Chapter: Cyberbullying; From: Handbook of Research on Child and Adolescent Psychology Practices and Interventions
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Chapter 7
Psychological Maltreatment and Digital Addiction
Variables that decrease or eliminate the likelihood of developing the internet addiction or pathological internet use, and help individuals cope more effectively with stressful life events.
Published in Chapter: Psychological Maltreatment and Digital Addiction; From: Multifaceted Approach to Digital Addiction and Its Treatment
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Chapter 5
Invisible Borders: School Counselors and Mixed-Status Children
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Chapter 9
Brain Ageing and Cognitive Impairment: Implications, Treatment, and Care
Protective factors are conditions or attributes (skills, strengths, resources, supports or coping strategies) in individuals, families, communities or the larger society that help people deal more effectively with stressful events and mitigate or eliminate risk in families and communities.
Published in Chapter: Brain Ageing and Cognitive Impairment: Implications, Treatment, and Care; From: Handbook of Research on Geriatric Health, Treatment, and Care
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Chapter 7
Empowering Literacy Educators Through Trauma-Informed Practices
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