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Psychological Trauma and Coping Strategies Among Adult Flood Victims in Kerala: A Descriptive Survey

Author(s) Divya Maria Sebastian
Country United Kingdom
Abstract Abstract
Background:
Floods are among the most frequent natural disasters globally and significantly impact mental health. The 2018 and 2019 Kerala floods caused severe devastation, leaving many affected individuals psychologically scarred.

Objective:
To assess psychological trauma and coping strategies among adult victims of flood, determine the correlation between them, and identify associations with selected demographic variables.

Methods:
A descriptive survey was conducted among 100 adult flood victims in selected Kerala communities using snowball sampling. Data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire, Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ), and BRIEF COPE scale. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

Results:
Among participants, 54% experienced severe psychological trauma, and 77% demonstrated good coping. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between psychological trauma and coping (r = 0.295, p = 0.003). Psychological trauma was significantly associated with gender, religion, occupation, marital status, socioeconomic status, area of living, frequency of flood exposure, house loss, animal loss, and financial crisis (p < 0.05).

Conclusion:
Psychological trauma is prevalent among flood victims, despite relatively good coping mechanisms. Targeted mental health interventions and resilience-building strategies are recommended for flood-prone regions.
Keywords Psychological trauma, coping strategies, flood victims, Kerala, disaster mental health, Harvard Trauma Scale, BRIEF COPE.
Published In Volume 7, Issue 5, September-October 2025
Published On 2025-10-18
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i05.58308
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