The study identifies a gap in the literature on the relationship between anxiety
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The study identifies a gap in the literature on the relationship between anxiety and sexual functioning in women who have experienced earthquake-related trauma. The research highlights the need for further studies on the psychological effec
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Sourced from the stated research gap and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2025 and 2026, spanning 4 journals. Those papers have been cited 28 times in total.
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- Pathway from Earthquake Fear to Post-Traumatic Growth: The Roles of Resilience, Self-Efficacy, and Positive Childhood Memories Among Survivors of the 2023 Türkiye Earthquakes (2025) · Psychiatric Quarterly · cited 6× · doi
The relationship between earthquake fear and post-traumatic growth has not been fully explored. The mediating effects of resilience, self-efficacy, and positive childhood memories on this relationship are not well understood. There is a need for further research on the psychological toll of earthquakes on survivors.
generalstated research gapKeywords: relationship between earthquake fear post-traumatic growth has been - The Mediating Role of Difficulties in Emotion Regulation and Earthquake Stress Coping in the Relationship Between Posttraumatic Cognitive Attribution and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Türkiye 2023 Earthquake Survivors (2025) · Psychiatric Quarterly · cited 7× · doi
There is a need to understand the relationship between posttraumatic cognitive attribution and PTSD in survivors of natural disasters. The study aims to address the gap in the literature by investigating the mediating role of difficulties in emotion regulation and earthquake stress coping.
generalstated research gapKeywords: there need understand relationship between posttraumatic cognitive attribution - Pathway from Earthquake Fear to Post-Traumatic Growth: The Roles of Resilience, Self-Efficacy, and Positive Childhood Memories Among Survivors of the 2023 Türkiye Earthquakes (2025) · Psychiatric Quarterly · cited 6× · doi
Future studies should investigate the long-term effects of earthquake fear on post-traumatic growth. Research should explore the effectiveness of interventions aimed at promoting post-traumatic growth among earthquake survivors. Studies should examine the relationship between earthquake fear and post-traumatic growth in different populations and contexts.
generalfuture-work sectionKeywords: future studies investigate long-term effects earthquake fear post-traumatic - Post‐Traumatic Growth in Adult Cancer Survivors: A Scoping Review of Psychological Factors, Predictors, and Interventions (2025) · International Journal of Psychology · cited 8× · doi
Future studies should address the gaps in current research, including the need for more longitudinal and interventional studies. Research should focus on developing and evaluating therapeutic interventions to promote post-traumatic growth. Studies should explore the subscales comprising post-growth to better understand its underlying mechanisms.
generalfuture-work sectionKeywords: future studies address gaps current research including need - Investigation of the Impact of Earthquake Experience on State and Trait Anxiety and Sexual Functions in Women (2026) · Journal of Academic Research in Nursing · doi
The study identifies a gap in the literature on the relationship between anxiety and sexual functioning in women who have experienced earthquake-related trauma. The research highlights the need for further studies on the psychological effects of earthquakes on women's health.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: study identifies gap literature relationship between anxiety sexual - Examination of Post-Traumatic Stress Reaction, Quality of Life, and Loneliness Levels in Adolescents Who Experienced an Earthquake (2026) · Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma · cited 1× · doi
There is a lack of understanding of the relationship between post-traumatic stress, quality of life, and loneliness levels in adolescents after an earthquake. Prior research has not fully examined the factors that influence adolescents' loneliness levels and post-traumatic stress levels.
generalstated research gapevidence 5/5Keywords: there lack understanding relationship between post-traumatic stress quality
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