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  • Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

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  • Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is a relatively new concept in positive psychology, emerging in the mid-1990s.
  • PTG remains under-recognized in French-speaking regions.
  • This article provides a comprehensive overview of PTG.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the concept of Post-traumatic growth (PTG).
  • To explore its historical development, epidemiology, underlying mechanisms, and evaluation methods.
  • To highlight the need for further research in French-speaking contexts.

Main Methods:

  • A literature search was conducted using the PubMed database.
  • Relevant studies on PTG were identified and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • PTG involves positive psychological changes following traumatic events, leading to enhanced functioning.
  • Key domains of PTG include appreciation of life, relationships, new possibilities, personal strength, and spiritual change.
  • The Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) is a validated self-report measure.
  • PTG prevalence varies widely (3-98%) across different trauma types.

Conclusions:

  • The development of PTG in French-speaking areas may have been hindered by concepts of resilience and evaluation biases.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the pathways to PTG and identify contributing factors.
  • Consolidating data can help promote PTG as a therapeutic approach for trauma survivors.