THE ROLE OF METACOGNITIVE BELIEFS IN THE FORMATION OF PTSD SYMPTOMS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF MILITARY SERVANTS

Abstract

In this article, we analyzed contemporary studies highlighting the phenomena of metacognition, metacognitive beliefs, PTSD, coping strategies, and meta-anxiety. We analyzed current research on this topic and the relationship between metacognition and its impact on PTSD symptoms. We also made suggestions for further research on this topic and the use of the data obtained to develop rehabilitation and prevention programs aimed at reevaluating metacognitive beliefs in order to develop the ability to adapt.
The results of our study are based on the PCL-M, MCQ-30, MWQ, and Lazarus Coping Test of a sample of 100 respondents aged 22 to 58 who are military personnel with combat experience. The survey was conducted throughout April 2025 using Google Forms survey software.