The direct and indirect effects of event centrality, identity, and trauma type on posttraumatic stress disorder among college students in India.

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how event centrality, identity, and trauma type influence PTSD symptoms among college students.
• Examined the relationship between event centrality and trauma type in a college student population.
• Analyzed the role of self-control as a mediator in the PTSD symptoms pathway.
• Discussed implications for intervention strategies targeting event centrality.
• Identified a connection between trauma type and the severity of PTSD symptoms.
• Found that event centrality plays a mediating role in this relationship.
• Highlighted the potential for developing effective interventions focused on enhancing self-control.