Posttraumatic growth in trauma survivors: Implications for practice

2008 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alia I. Sheikh
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Trauma Survivors

Posttraumatic Growth in Trauma Survivors: Meaning Making and Locus of Control

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-21
Author(s):  
Melissa Zeligman ◽  
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Lindsey Grossman ◽  
Ashley Tanzosh ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Meaning Making ◽  
Trauma Survivors

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.

Resolving the paradox of posttraumatic growth and event centrality in trauma survivors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margot H. Steinberg ◽  
Benjamin W. Bellet ◽  
Richard J. McNally ◽  
Adriel Boals
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Event Centrality

Post-Traumatic Growth Following Politically Motivated Acts of Violence: 10 Years Post Injury

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carolyn E. Hawley ◽  
Amy J. Armstrong ◽  
Shimon Shiri ◽  
Jenna Czarnota ◽  
Sara Blumenfeld ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Trauma Survivors ◽  
Post Injury ◽  
Terror Attacks ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Second Intifada ◽  
Post Traumatic

The study explored posttraumatic growth (PTG) and its relationship with the quality of life (QOL), posttraumatic stress, and resilience among survivors of terror attacks over 10 years post-injury. Participants were patients of Hadassah Medical Center, Israel, who were injured in terror attacks between 2000 and 2004 during the second Intifada. Variables of interest were obtained from a survey and patients' medical files. In total, 42 patients participated, 66% were men, and the average age was 41.4 years. Multivariate analysis was utilized to predict PTG from a variety of demographic variables including gender, ethnicity, relationship status, age, education, income, religiosity, and injury/disability type. Additional primary variables of study included current levels of QOL, posttraumatic stress, and resilience. Results revealed that married/partnered individuals had higher levels of PTG than divorced or single individuals. Findings suggest that social support following trauma is important for PTG and should be prioritized in recovery interventions with trauma survivors.

Development and Psychometric Evaluation of a Revised Sense of Coherence Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 206-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahel Bachem ◽  
Andreas Maercker
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Factor Structure ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Structure Stability ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analyses ◽  
Reliability Factor ◽  
Two Samples

Abstract. The present study introduces a revised Sense of Coherence (SOC) scale, a new conceptualization and operationalization of the resilience indicator SOC. It outlines the scale development and aims for testing its reliability, factor structure, and validity. Literature on Antonovsky’s SOC (SOC-A) was critically reviewed to identify needs for improving the scale. The scale was investigated in two samples. Sample 1 consisted of 334 bereaved participants, Sample 2 of 157 healthy controls. The revised SOC Scale, SOC-A, and theoretically relevant questionnaires were applied. Explorative and confirmatory factor analyses established a three-factor structure in both samples. The revised SOC Scale showed significant but discriminative associations with related constructs, including self-efficacy, posttraumatic growth, and neuroticism. The revised measure was significantly associated with psychological health indicators, including persistent grief, depression, and anxiety, but not to the extent as the previous SOC-A. Stability over time was sufficient. The study provides psychometric support for the revised SOC conceptualization and scale. It has several advantages over the previous SOC-A scale (unique variance, distinct factor structure, stability). The scale could be used for clinical and health psychological testing or research into the growing field of studies on resilience over the life span.

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