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Social support and posttraumatic growth: A meta-analysis.

Jing Ning¹, Xinfeng Tang¹, Hanlu Shi¹

¹Department of Psychology, Renmin University of China, Beijing, China.

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Summary

Social support positively impacts posttraumatic growth (PTG). This meta-analysis confirms a medium effect size, with stronger associations found in caregivers, Chinese individuals, and older adults, highlighting the importance of social support for trauma survivors.

Keywords:

Meta-analysis Posttraumatic growth Social support

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Social Sciences
Trauma Studies

Background:

Theoretical models suggest social support aids posttraumatic growth (PTG), but empirical evidence is mixed.
Investigating moderators is crucial for understanding the social support-PTG relationship.
This study quantifies the overall effect size and identifies influencing factors.

Approach:

Conducted a meta-analysis of 217 studies with 47,940 participants.
Utilized meta-regression to analyze moderators including trauma type, demographics, and study design.
Assessed study quality using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

Key Points:

A medium positive effect size (r=0.418) was found between social support and PTG.
The association was stronger for caregivers, Chinese populations, and older individuals.
Smaller study sample sizes also correlated with a stronger effect.

Conclusions:

Enhancing social support is vital for trauma survivors, particularly for caregivers, Chinese, and older individuals.
Findings underscore the significant role of social support in fostering posttraumatic growth.
Future research should address limitations of cross-sectional designs and self-report measures.