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Silvia Exenberger1, Martin Kumnig1, Barbara Juen2
1Department of Medical Psychology, Medical University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
European Journal of Psychotraumatology
|December 20, 2019
Summary
This study explored posttraumatic growth (PTG) in German speakers, identifying culture-specific aspects like
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Trauma Studies
- Cultural Psychology
Background:
- Adverse events can profoundly impact self-perception and life expectations, initiating an adjustment process.
- Posttraumatic growth (PTG) signifies positive transformation following adversity, a concept rooted in Western frameworks.
- While PTG has universal elements, its manifestation can be influenced by cultural factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify unique aspects of PTG within a German-speaking cultural context (Austria and Germany).
- To determine if these aspects are not captured by the existing Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI).
- To explore culture-specific nuances of PTG in an individualistic society.
Main Methods:
- Convergent parallel mixed methods design.
- 188 German-speaking adults recruited via snowball sampling.
- Participants completed the PTGI and open-ended questions about positive changes after adverse experiences.
Main Results:
- Qualitative data confirmed existing PTGI dimensions.
- Two new domains emerged: 'lessons learned' (self/life knowledge) and 'processing of adversity with potential growth experiences'.
- Analysis revealed culture-specific growth experiences and sub-forms of individualism.
Conclusions:
- Findings support Tedeschi and Calhoun's model of PTG.
- Qualitative methodology highlighted culture-specific growth experiences and the importance of 'potential growth'.
- Early identification of 'potential growth' can facilitate further PTG promotion during adversity processing.
Keywords:
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