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An-Nuo Liu1, Lu-Lu Wang, Hui-Ping Li
1*School of Nursing, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai; and †School of Nursing, Anhui Medical University, Shu Shan District, Hefei, China.
The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease
|November 23, 2016
Summary
This meta-analysis found a positive correlation between posttraumatic growth (PTG) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Individuals experiencing high PTG still benefit from support to manage PTSD symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Trauma Studies
- Mental Health Research
Background:
- The relationship between posttraumatic growth (PTG) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms is complex and debated.
- Inconsistencies in existing literature necessitate a comprehensive review.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantitatively synthesize the relationship between PTG and PTSD symptoms.
- To explore potential moderators influencing this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search conducted from January 1996 to November 2015.
- Meta-analysis using Pearson correlation coefficient on data from 63 studies.
- Involved 26,951 patients across diverse trauma types.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant positive correlation (r = 0.22) was found between PTG and PTSD symptoms.
- Effect size indicates a small to moderate positive association.
- Age, trauma type, and time since trauma may modify the PTG-PTSD relationship.
Conclusions:
- Posttraumatic growth is positively associated with PTSD symptoms, suggesting they can coexist.
- Individuals reporting high PTG require continued support for PTSD symptom management.
- Further research should investigate moderating factors in the PTG-PTSD link.
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