JOURNAL ARTICLE

Older Age-Group Differences in Long-Term Psychological Outcomes Related to Bushfire Exposure and Sense of Community: Findings from the Beyond Bushfires Longitudinal Study.

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2026. P. 4053 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

This article focuses on a secondary analysis of the Beyond Bushfires study examining long-term psychological distress following the 2009 bushfires in Victoria, Australia. It identifies self-rated property loss as a risk factor and a strong sense of community as a protective factor for moderate-to-severe psychological distress ten years post-disaster. The study found no significant differences in these effects between adults under 60 and those 60 or older, suggesting that individual and community resources are more critical determinants of psychological outcomes than age alone. These findings highlight the importance of policies that address community capacities rather than focusing solely on older adults as a vulnerable group. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2026/04, p4053
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:193046417
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