Discussion
The goal of the present study was to evaluate the association between self-efficacy beliefs previous to an earthquake, the earthquake's perceived magnitude, and the fear experienced during the disaster with PTSS.
Results showed a low level of post-traumatic stress in adolescents who participated in this study.
Furthermore, age, SB and fear predicted PTSS, with part of the effect of SB mediated by fear.
The effect of gender on PTSS was totally mediated by fear. Finally, the perceived magnitude of the event was not predictive of fear or PTSS.