Mothers’ Grief, Forgiveness, and Posttraumatic Growth After the Loss of a Child

2016 ◽  
Vol 75 (3) ◽  
pp. 248-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia Martinčeková ◽  
John Klatt
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Strong Positive Association ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth Inventory ◽  
Loss Of A Child ◽  
Enright Forgiveness Inventory

The aim of this study was to investigate maternal grief after losing a child in relation to forgiveness and posttraumatic growth. A sample of 60 grieving mothers from Slovakia completed the following battery: The Texas Revised Inventory of Grief, a modified version of the Enright Forgiveness Inventory, and the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory. The results showed a negative association between forgiveness and grief and a strong positive association between forgiveness and posttraumatic growth, which was not moderated by the time elapsed since the loss. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 12 mothers. The data were analyzed through Consensual Qualitative Research to gain deeper understanding of forgiveness and posttraumatic growth experiences after the loss of a child. Categories and subcategories are discussed.

scholarly journals Personal transformation in chronic physical disease: Conceptual limitations of the posttraumatic growth construct

Psihologija ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lutz Wittmann ◽  
Stefan Büchi
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Lupus Erythematosus ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Personal Transformation ◽  
Physical Disease ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth Inventory ◽  
Standardized Measure ◽  
Subjective Appraisals

This quantitative-qualitative case study focuses on processes of personal transformation in chronic physical disease in order to further our understanding of the posttraumatic growth construct. Semistructured interviews were conducted with women suffering from Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The validity of the posttraumatic growth construct is assessed comparing results obtained by a standardized measure (Posttraumatic Growth Inventory) to individual pictorial and verbal depictions of personal transformation processes. Detailed examinations of three cases evidenced the validity of subjective appraisals of posttraumatic growth. Also, the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory covered all facets of positive growth processes as portrayed by individual depictions. However, the concept of posttraumatic growth neglects negatively evaluated processes of personal transformation. The consequences of this conceptual bias are discussed with respect to clinical care as well as contradictory results seen in empirical research. Posttraumatic loss and destruction is suggested as a second dimension for the representation of personal transformation in chronic physical disease.

The Relationship Between Resiliency and Posttraumatic Growth Following the Death of Someone Close

2015 ◽  
Vol 71 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Ogińska-Bulik
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Self Perception ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth Inventory ◽  
The Relationship

The study investigates the relations of resiliency and posttraumatic growth among people who experienced a death of someone close. The results of 74 participants, mostly women (63.5%) who completed a series of questionnaires measuring resiliency and posttraumatic growth were analyzed. The age of respondents ranged from 21 to 74 years ( M = 38.4; SD = 15.5). The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory developed by Tedeschi and Calhoun and The Resiliency Assessment Scale by Ogińska-Bulik and Juczynski were used in the study. Results revealed positive association between resiliency and posttraumatic growth, particularly with increased self-perception and appreciation of life. However, the results of the study indicate that the relationship between the variables is complex and not all dimensions of resiliency increase the level of changes aftermath trauma.

Burmese Refugee Women in the Midwest: Narratives of Resilience and Posttraumatic Growth

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-304
Author(s):  
Joanna Maung ◽  
Johanna E. Nilsson ◽  
Sathya B. Jeevanba ◽  
Aurora Molitoris ◽  
Abdul Raziuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
The United States ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Refugee Women ◽  
Positive Growth ◽  
Growth And Change ◽  
Research Analysis ◽  
Midwestern City

The goal of this qualitative study was to examine the strengths and posttraumatic growth experiences of a community of female refugees from Burma resettled in a Midwestern city of the United States. Based on data gathered from eleven participants, consensual qualitative research analysis yielded a thematic overview of two domains: (a) coping and resilience, and (b) experiences of posttraumatic growth. The results provided contextual evidence to the preresettlement and postresettlement stressors experienced by Burmese refugee women in resettlement. Findings also highlight the strengths, protective factors, and resources of Burmese refugee women, whose narratives of positive growth and change seem to coexist with memories and experiences of trauma, suffering, and hardship. Implications for research and clinical practice as well as future directions are discussed.

The Impact of Trauma Exposure: Vicarious Traumatization and Posttraumatic Growth among Counselor Trainees

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamarine Foreman ◽  
◽  
Jodi Tangen ◽  
Melissa Fickling ◽  
Kelly Wester
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Counselor Education ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Counselor Trainees ◽  
Vicarious Traumatization ◽  
Trauma Exposure ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
The Impact

Trauma is an endemic concern among counselors, and its presence may impact counselor trainees differently than seasoned counselors. Using consensual qualitative research, we explored the professional development of counselor trainees’ and how providing counseling to clients who had experienced trauma impacted them personally and professionally. We outline nine domains gleamed from interviews that include elements of vicarious traumatization and posttraumatic growth, and include implications for counselor education, supervision, and research.

scholarly journals Athletic Trainers' Perceptions of Anxiety Before, During, and After a Standardized Patient Encounter

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 156-167
Author(s):  
Brett Boddicker ◽  
Zachary K. Winkelmann ◽  
Elizabeth R. Neil ◽  
Stacy E. Walker ◽  
Lindsey E. Eberman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Emotional State ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Athletic Trainers ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Standardized Patient ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Before And After

Context Standardized patient (SP) encounters are an assessment technique in health and medical education that can improve participants' communication and clinical skills. Objective The purpose of this study was to explore experiences of postprofessional athletic trainers before, during, and after a SP encounter. Design Qualitative research. Setting Before and after participants engaged in the same SP encounter. Patients or Other Participants Athletic trainers enrolled in a postprofessional doctor of athletic training program (age = 24 ± 2, years of experience = 3 ± 3). Main Outcome Measure(s) Individual, semistructured interviews were completed before and after the SP encounter via teleconferencing software. Interviews were transcribed, and data were analyzed via the consensual qualitative research tradition using a 3-person coding team. Using a multistage process, the team identified common domains and categories to confirm a consensus codebook. Trustworthiness was established using member checking and external auditing. Results Four domains emerged during analysis: (1) emotional state, (2) design of encounter, (3) realism, and (4) conscious consideration. Participants identified an emotional state related to self-judgment and feeling overwhelmed by time constraints. The postprofessional learners felt the SP encounter created a safe environment for integrating newly learned skills. Contrastingly, they also expressed uncertainty, as the SP encounter was perceived as an unknown situation. Before the SP encounter, participants doubted their ability to suspend reality but were surprised by the authenticity. They mentioned using self-management strategies for their feelings. After the SP encounter, participants expressed a growth mindset related to improving clinical skills, while others lacked ownership through blaming. Conclusions Despite disbelief before the SP encounter, the design of the encounter provided an authentic learning environment for practicing athletic trainers to integrate and rehearse their clinical skills in a safe setting. However, participants expressed anxiety related to the SP encounter that altered their preparation and experience.

A consensual qualitative research analysis of the experience of inmate hospice caregivers: Posttraumatic growth while incarcerated

Death Studies ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 199-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel M. Depner ◽  
Pei C. Grant ◽  
David J. Byrwa ◽  
Jennifer M. Breier ◽  
Jennifer Lodi-Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Posttraumatic Growth ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Analysis

scholarly journals Refugees’ Meaning of Work: A Qualitative Investigation of Work Purposes and Expectations

2021 ◽  
pp. 089484532110663
Author(s):  
Laurence Fedrigo ◽  
Marine Cerantola ◽  
Caroline E. Frésard ◽  
Jonas Masdonati
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Meaning Of Work ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Material Benefits ◽  
Meaningful Relationships ◽  
Development Structure ◽  
Over Time

This study explores the meaning of work for 22 young refugees aged from 18 to 35 from Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran, Somalia, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine, and Yemen through semistructured interviews. Using consensual qualitative research, we sought to understand the purposes work fulfills, their work expectations, and how purposes and expectations might have changed over time. Results showed that work fulfills many purposes found in the literature, (e.g., development, structure, health, identity, and material benefits) as well as purposes in relation with others and the larger society. Participants expect their work to correspond to their selves (e.g., interests and personality), offer decent working conditions, and allow meaningful relationships and opportunities to help others. Illustrations of two participants’ paths provided insights into a possible change of meaning of work. In addition to implications for practice, the influence of relational and contextual factors is discussed.

Survivors’ Perspectives on Recovery From Commercial Sexual Exploitation Beginning in Childhood

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (4) ◽  
pp. 413-455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maya E. Bruhns ◽  
Alicia del Prado ◽  
Jana Slezakova ◽  
Alexander J. Lapinski ◽  
Toni Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Commercial Sexual Exploitation ◽  
Sex Industry ◽  
Consensual Qualitative Research ◽  
Internal Motivation ◽  
External Resources ◽  
Female Survivors ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

This study explored the process of exiting and recovery from commercial sexual exploitation beginning in childhood, utilizing semistructured interviews with 11 adult female survivors who had been out of the commercial sex industry for at least six months. The narratives were analyzed using consensual qualitative research. Participants described a complex interface of internal motivation and external resources in the exiting process. They identified a need for comprehensive, nonjudgmental services across all stages of change, in order to support a profound reconstruction of identity and community. Subgroup comparisons revealed that women who were exploited at younger ages were more vulnerable to coercive and dehumanizing exploitation and required especially intensive services. These results support the methods of many survivor-led programs for sexually exploited youth. Implications of survivors’ perspectives for counseling, research, and advocacy are discussed.

Perceived Overprotection and Its Association With Quality of Life in Dementia

GeroPsych ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-134
Author(s):  
Mechthild Niemann-Mirmehdi ◽  
Andreas Häusler ◽  
Paul Gellert ◽  
Johanna Nordheim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Autonomy ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Negative Association ◽  
Significant Positive Association ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Mental Well Being

Abstract. To date, few studies have focused on perceived overprotection from the perspective of people with dementia (PwD). In the present examination, the association of perceived overprotection in PwD is examined as an autonomy-restricting factor and thus negative for their mental well-being. Cross-sectional data from the prospective DYADEM study of 82 patient/partner dyads (mean age = 74.26) were used to investigate the association between overprotection, perceived stress, depression, and quality of life (QoL). The analyses show that an overprotective contact style with PwD has a significant positive association with stress and depression, and has a negative association with QoL. The results emphasize the importance of avoiding an overprotective care style and supporting patient autonomy.

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