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Factors contributing to posttraumatic growth: a proposed structural equation model.

Susan Cadell1, Cheryl Regehr, David Hemsworth

  • 1School of Social Work and Family Studies, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. scadell@interchange.ubc.ca

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|August 19, 2003
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This study explored factors enabling posttraumatic growth in bereaved caregivers. Spirituality, social support, and stressors positively influenced growth, highlighting their importance in healing after trauma.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Health Sciences

Background:

  • Growing recognition of positive outcomes following trauma.
  • Need to understand factors contributing to posttraumatic growth.
  • Focus on bereaved caregivers of individuals with HIV/AIDS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore factors facilitating posttraumatic growth.
  • To test a structural equation model for understanding posttraumatic growth.
  • To identify key variables associated with positive outcomes after trauma.

Main Methods:

  • Structural equation modeling was employed.
  • Questionnaires were administered to a sample of 174 bereaved HIV/AIDS caregivers.
  • Quantitative analysis of factors influencing growth.

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Main Results:

  • Spirituality demonstrated a positive relationship with posttraumatic growth.
  • Social support was found to be positively associated with growth.
  • Stressors also showed a positive correlation with posttraumatic growth.

Conclusions:

  • Spirituality, social support, and stressors are significant factors in posttraumatic growth.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for supporting individuals experiencing trauma.
  • Facilitating posttraumatic growth is essential in helping professions.