Current Assessment and Interpretation of Perceived Post-Traumatic Growth

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-27
Author(s):  
Crystal L. Park ◽  
Adriel Boals
Keyword(s):  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Growth Stress ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Positive Reappraisal ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Current Assessment ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Stressful Experiences ◽  
Character Growth

Positive reappraisal is a key method for managing distressing emotions and reframing troubling circumstances into a challenge that is more easily handled or resolved. One of the main ways that people positively reframe their stressful experiences is by perceiving that they have grown or benefitted from them. This chapter provides a historical perspective on the study of perceived growth. Topics that are covered include nuances in the terminology ranging from character growth, stress-related growth, hardiness, and post-traumatic growth. In sum, the various concepts that have been used in this literature will be discussed and distinguished, as opposed to being used interchangeably. The authors also provide a discussion of directions for future research.

scholarly journals Post–traumatic Growth as Positive Personality Change: Evidence, Controversies and Future Directions

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 312-331 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eranda Jayawickreme ◽  
Laura E. R. Blackie
Keyword(s):  
Personality Change ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Methodological Issues ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Personality Psychology ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Rigorous Research ◽  
Target Article ◽  
Post Traumatic

This target article focuses on the construct of post–traumatic growth—positive psychological change experienced as a result of the struggle with highly challenging life circumstances. Prominent theories of post–traumatic growth define it in terms of personality change, and as a result, this area of research should be of great interest to personality psychologists. Despite this fact, most of the research on this topic has not been sufficiently informed by relevant research in personality psychology, and much of the extant research suffers from significant methodological limitations. We review the literature on post–traumatic growth, with a particular focus on how researchers have conceptualized it and the specific methodological issues associated with these conceptualizations. We outline some ways in which personality science can both be enriched by the study of this phenomenon and inform rigorous research on post–traumatic growth and provide a series of guidelines for future research of post–traumatic growth as positive personality change. Copyright © 2014 European Association of Personality Psychology

Healing From Inner-City Violence

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyn R. Smith Lee
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Inner City ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Transition To Adulthood ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Urban America ◽  
Trauma Informed ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Chronic Risk

This chapter examines how young people, disproportionately black and Hispanic, in America’s economically disadvantaged, urban contexts are using the third decade of life to heal and succeed. Guided by life course, ecological, and trauma-informed frameworks, we present a multidisciplinary review of the literature describing post-traumatic growth, resilience, and healing with a focus on trauma-informed research and practice positioning youth impacted by inner-city violence to recover and flourish during emerging adulthood. In order to best appreciate the strivings of young people to heal in contexts of chronic risk, we situate this discussion in the nature, root causes, and consequences of violence (both structural and interpersonal) in urban America. We conclude with suggestions for future research to advance our understandings of how emerging adults in the inner city are working to heal from violent exposure and the implications of this task for the transition to adulthood.

Post-Traumatic Growth Interventions

2021 ◽  
pp. 28-46
Author(s):  
Ann Marie Roepke ◽  
Areti Zikopoulos ◽  
Marie Forgeard
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Therapeutic Interventions ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Cultural Narrative ◽  
Stress Symptoms ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Adverse Experiences ◽  
Post Traumatic

Individuals who live through adverse experiences such as natural disasters, abuse, combat, and chronic illness have the potential to develop post-traumatic stress symptoms, which have been the target of various therapeutic interventions. This chapter provides an overview of what is known about interventions to promote post-traumatic growth, the limitations of existing studies, and an outline for future research on how such interventions can be successfully designed and evaluated. This chapter also highlights the utility of interventions that promote post-traumatic growth following adversity and how this relates to shaping the cultural narrative that surrounds growth following adversity, challenge, or failure.

scholarly journals Post-traumatic growth after cancer: a scoping review of qualitative research

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fiona Menger ◽  
Nurul Asyiqin Mohammed Halim ◽  
Ben Rimmer ◽  
Linda Sharp
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Health Behaviour ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
After Cancer ◽  
Behaviour Changes

Abstract Purpose Interest is growing in post-traumatic growth (PTG) after cancer prompted, in part, by observations of positive associations with health-related quality of life. Qualitative research provides valuable insight into survivors’ experiences. We conducted a scoping review of qualitative evidence on PTG in cancer, determining the number, nature, range and scope of studies, and gaps in the literature. Methods We systematically searched Medline, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science, and PsycINFO for qualitative research exploring positive changes after cancer published from 1996. From eligible studies, we extracted: terms used for PTG; design, methodological orientation, and techniques, and participant characteristics. Using descriptive mapping, we explored whether study findings fit within Tedeschi and Calhoun’s PTG framework, and evidence for unique positive changes post-cancer. Results Twenty-eight studies were eligible. Cancer sites included were: breast, 14; mixed, 6; haematological, 4; head and neck cancer, 2; bone, 1, and testis, 1. Multiple studies were conducted in: the USA (12), Australia (3), Iran (2), and the UK (2). Twenty-three studies collected data using individual interviews (21) or focus groups (2). Definitions of PTG varied. Studies largely focused on descriptive accounts of PTG. Findings mapped onto existing PTG dimensions; health behaviour changes were often reported, under ‘new possibilities’. Conclusions A range of PTG outcomes can occur after cancer. Positive health behaviour changes warrant further exploration. Future research should include more diverse patient populations, collect longitudinal data, and focus on pathways towards positive changes.

scholarly journals Sustainable Leadership: A Phenomenological Study of CEO Wellbeing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
charlotte wiseman ◽  
Yannick Jacob ◽  
Meggy Belowski
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Professional Services ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sustainable Leadership ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
And Performance

<p>While the links between wellbeing and performance are well demonstrated, the topic of CEO wellbeing has received little attention in the research literature. This study offers insights into how CEOs experience and recover from a crisis of wellbeing. Three male CEOs from the professional services industry were interviewed. Three themes emerged from an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the data: energy management, increased responsibility and relationships. Results demonstrate the potential for post-traumatic growth and highlight the need for updated models of resilience and leadership. Pragmatic elements were added to the IPA process in order to arrive at suggestions on how CEOs may better manage and sustain their wellbeing. Implications for the organisation as well as suggested future research are discussed.</p>

Positive Psychology for Children and Adolescents

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jason Van Allen ◽  
Keri J. Brown Kirschman ◽  
Paige L. Seegan ◽  
Rebecca J. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Adolescent Development ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Post Traumatic

The goal of this chapter is to provide an updated review of positive psychology as it relates to child and adolescent development. Rather than focusing on psychopathology and negative outcomes, positive psychology examines the strengths and positive assets of individuals across developmental stages. Researchers have noted the importance of identifying individual strengths versus deficits, which has led to an increase in research examining positive psychology concepts. Although there has been an increase, the relative dearth of positive psychology studies in youth compared to adults suggests additional research is warranted. This chapter examines positive psychology constructs (i.e., hope, optimism, quality of life, and benefit finding/post-traumatic growth) and outlines how these concepts relate to children and adolescents. In addition to providing a general overview, this chapter highlights developmental considerations, measurement and future research directions, prevention and promotion, and settings for the delivery of positive psychology to children and adolescents.

Prospectively Examining the Effects of a Cancer Diagnosis on Patients, Spouses/Partners, and Their Relationship

2021 ◽  
pp. 123-146
Author(s):  
Elaine O. Cheung ◽  
Frank J. Penedo ◽  
Judith T. Moskowitz ◽  
Betina Yanez ◽  
Sheetal M. Kircher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Process Approach ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Perceived Change ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Dyadic Process ◽  
Character Growth

Patients and their caregivers commonly report positive psychological change following the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, a phenomenon referred to as perceived growth. However, most studies have examined patient and caregiver growth as separate, parallel processes, without considering their dynamic interplay or the shared interpersonal context. Furthermore, previous research is limited by cross-sectional designs that use retrospective self-report measures to capture perceived change following cancer, rather than prospective designs to capture actual, measured changes in positive traits such as character strengths (i.e., character growth). This chapter discusses the challenges involved in examining post-traumatic growth in cancer patient populations and the advantages of incorporating a dyadic process approach as opposed to solely focusing on individual-level change. A dyadic process approach will permit examination of whether disclosure, support, empathy, and cognitive processing operate as mechanisms of character growth and will discuss the need for longitudinal data to fully examine post-traumatic growth as a dyadic outcome. To further elaborate on this dyadic approach, the authors propose an expanded theoretical model to delineate the intrapersonal and shared dyadic processes that underlie character and couple growth among cancer patients and caregivers.

Individual and experiential predictors of character development across the deployment cycle

2021 ◽  
pp. 089020702110129
Author(s):  
William J Chopik ◽  
Whitney L Kelley ◽  
Loryana L Vie ◽  
Paul B Lester ◽  
Douglas G Bonett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Character Development ◽  
Character Strengths ◽  
Time Analysis ◽  
Deployment Cycle ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Stressful Experiences ◽  
First Time ◽  
Practical Implications

How soldiers adapt to and change in response to the deployment experience has received a great deal of attention. What predicts which soldiers are resilient and which soldiers decline in character strengths across the deployment transition? We examined this question in two analyses drawing from the same data source of soldiers deploying for the first time (Analysis 1: N = 179,026; Analysis 2: N = 85,285; Mage = 24.6–24.7 years old, SD = 4.87; 66.5–66.9% White). Specifically, we examined how individual (e.g. sociodemographic, military) and deployment (e.g. stressful experiences) characteristics predict character development across the deployment cycle. Character strengths were assessed once before and up to three times after soldiers’ return from deployment. Reproducing previous work, we found evidence for two classes of change—a resilient class (“stable high”) and a recovery class (“persistent low”). The strongest predictor of high, resilient character strength levels was better self-rated health at baseline. The findings are discussed in the context of the mechanisms that drive character development, evidence for post-traumatic growth, and practical implications for the U.S. Army.

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