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Posttraumatic growth among combat veterans: A proposed developmental pathway.
Sylvia Marotta-Walters1, Jaehwa Choi2, Megan Doughty Shaine1
1Department of Counseling and Human Development.
Psychological Trauma : Theory, Research, Practice and Policy
|March 21, 2015
Summary
Combat veterans can experience posttraumatic growth (PTG) and reduced suicidal ideation. This study found that psychosocial development mediates the link between posttraumatic stress symptoms and PTG in veterans, aiding in meaning-making and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Military Mental Health
- Trauma Studies
Background:
- Returning combat veterans face challenges in reintegrating into civilian life.
- Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is recognized for its protective effects, including reducing suicidal ideation.
- Understanding the pathways to PTG is crucial for supporting veteran well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the psychosocial developmental pathway linking posttraumatic stress symptoms to PTG.
- To examine how negative psychosocial development influences this pathway in combat veterans.
- To explore the mediating role of psychosocial development in veteran post-combat adjustment.
Main Methods:
- Study focused on combat veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.
- Explored a proposed indirect pathway from posttraumatic stress symptoms to PTG.
- Utilized statistical analysis to determine the significance of the indirect pathway.
Main Results:
- A significant and positive indirect pathway was identified from posttraumatic stress symptoms to PTG.
- This pathway was mediated by negative psychosocial development.
- Psychosocial development appears to play a key role in how veterans process experiences.
Conclusions:
- Psychosocial development mediates the relationship between combat-related stress and posttraumatic growth.
- Facilitating positive psychosocial development may help veterans find meaning in their experiences.
- This understanding can inform interventions to improve overall well-being in combat veterans.
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