Self-compassion and Posttraumatic Growth: Cognitive Processes as Mediators

Mindfulness ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1078-1087 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celia Ching Yee Wong ◽  
Nelson C. Y. Yeung
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Self Compassion

Advancing a Three-Tier Personality Framework for Posttraumatic Growth

2021 ◽  
pp. 089020702110623
Author(s):  
Nic M. Weststrate ◽  
Eranda Jayawickreme ◽  
Cornelia Wrzus
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Events ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Narrative Identity ◽  
Personality Change ◽  
Comprehensive Understanding ◽  
The Face ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Event Based

Adversity has been assumed to foster positive personality change under certain conditions. In this article, we examine this assumption within the context of the three-tier personality framework integrating traits, characteristic adaptations, and narrative identity to provide a comprehensive understanding of personality growth. We first review findings on how adverse events affect personality on each of these three levels. Second, we summarize knowledge on event-based and person-based predictors of personality change in the face of adversity. Third, we specify affective, behavioral, and cognitive processes that explain personality change across levels of personality. Innovatively, our proposed process model addresses change at all three levels of personality, as well as similarities and differences in processes across the levels. We conclude by discussing unresolved issues, asking critical questions, and posing challenging hypotheses for testing this framework.

Post-Traumatic Growth After the Drug-Related Death of a Loved One: Understanding the Influence of Self-Compassion and Hope

2021 ◽  
pp. 106648072110524
Author(s):  
Katharine R. Sperandio ◽  
Daniel Gutierrez ◽  
Meghan Kirk ◽  
Jessica Lopez ◽  
W. Nathaniel Mason
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Meaningful Relationship ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
The Relationship

The interaction between self-compassion, hope, and posttraumatic growth (PTG) following the loss of a loved one to a drug related death (DRD) has been largely unexplored in the current literature. This study examines the interaction between the constructs of hope and self-compassion as they impact PTG among those who are in bereavement from a DRD. For the purposes of this study a “loved one” is defined as anyone who had a meaningful relationship with the person who is now deceased. We examined the associations between self-compassion, PTG and hope using structural equation modeling with a sample of 292 individuals who experienced the DRD of a loved one. Our analysis shows that self-compassion serves as a predictor for PTG when operating independently from hope. When the construct of hope is introduced, it serves as a powerful mediator on the relationship between self-compassion and PTG following bereavement by a DRD. These results suggest that the facilitation of the psychospiritual constructs of hope and self-compassion during the counseling process following the loss of a loved one to a DRD can serve to support PTG.

Relation among Self-Efficacy, Self-Compassion, and Posttraumatic Growth

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 481-499
Author(s):  
Ju-hae Yeo ◽  
Jae-hong Heo ◽  
Chung-gwang Oh
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Compassion

scholarly journals Adolescent Women with Experience of Dating Violence: Self-compassion and Posttraumatic Growth

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Vikha Alya Nabilah ◽  
Chandradewi Kusristanti
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Life Events ◽  
Dating Violence ◽  
Traumatic Event ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Healthy Relationships ◽  
Adolescent Women ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Negative Impacts

The most frequently reported cases of violence in Indonesia are against women, and the second highest are dating violence. Similar to other traumatic events, violence leads to negative impacts. Conversely, previous research suggests that trauma survivors might experience positive changes, that is, posttraumatic growth (PTG). In fact, this study aims to determine self-compassion’s contribution to PTG among Indonesian adolescent women who have experienced dating violence; to ensure that all participants had experienced dating violence, we used the trauma and life events (TALE) checklist for screening. Self-compassion helps trauma survivors increase positive thoughts and seek meaning. Therefore, in this study, we argue that self-compassion augments PTG. The study is quantitative, with three questionnaires used: self-compassion scale-short form to measure self-compassion (α = .759), posttraumatic growth inventory-short form to measure posttraumatic growth (α = .643) and trauma and life events checklist as the screening tool to ensure participants had experienced a traumatic event. A simple regression test revealed that among participants (n = 306), self-compassion significantly contributed to PTG by 12% (p = .000, R2 = .120). These findings can be used as a reference in establishing preventive programs or interventions to improve self-compassion and increase awareness about healthy relationships, especially among adolescents.

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