Type of Document	Dissertation
Author	Schneider, Jeffrey James
Author's Email Address	jschne4@lsu.edu
URN	etd-08212007-141121
Title	Etiology of Traumatic Brain Injury: Impact on Psychological Functioning
Degree	Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Department	Psychology
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title Wm. Drew Gouvier Committee Chair Amy Copeland Committee Member Claire D. Advokat Committee Member Mike F. Hawkins Committee Member Scott E. Wilks Dean's Representative
Keywords	Brain Injury TBI Etiology Violence Psychological Functioning
Date of Defense	2007-08-06
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to violence has received increased research focus in recent years, with numerous studies examining the impact of violent TBI on cognitive and psychosocial outcomes. However, few studies have examined psychological outcomes following violent TBI. The present study examined the prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety in individuals with TBI due to violence (n = 180) and other causes (n = 360). Results indicated that while etiology was not a significant predictor of psychological status, overall there were some differences in endorsement of depressive and anxious symptoms among individuals with moderate to severe injuries compared to those with mild injuries. Implications of these findings and future directions are discussed.
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