Figure 2. Cross-lagged model showing the relation between PSS and PTSD through four assessment points.

Note. *p < .10. **p < .05. ***p < .001. The model shows standardized regression weights through four time points, and covariates at each measure point of PSS and PTSD. PSS = Perceived social support as measured by the Social Provisions Scale (SPS). PTSD = Post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms as measured by the Impact of Event Scale-22 (IES-22). T1= within four months after the assault, T2 = three months after T1, T3 = one year after T1 and T4 = eight years after T1.