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Tyson G Harmon1, Camille Williams1, Tami Brancamp2
1Department of Communication Disorders, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT.
American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|February 19, 2025
Summary
People with aphasia can experience posttraumatic growth (PTG) despite communication challenges. This study explored PTG in individuals with aphasia, revealing key themes and processes contributing to their growth.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Speech and Language Pathology
Background:
- Aphasia, a communication disorder resulting from brain damage, significantly impacts individuals' lives.
- Posttraumatic growth (PTG) refers to positive psychological changes experienced after adversity.
- Understanding PTG in aphasia is crucial for supporting individuals' well-being and recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the phenomenon of posttraumatic growth (PTG) in individuals diagnosed with aphasia.
- To identify the themes and categories associated with PTG in this specific population.
- To understand how challenging circumstances of aphasia contribute to PTG.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative approach was employed using semistructured interviews with 23 individuals with aphasia.
- Interviews focused on communication experiences and expanded on previous questionnaire responses.
- Data were analyzed using reflexive codebook analysis to identify themes and categories.
Main Results:
- Two major themes emerged: 'Moving Toward Growth' and 'Perceived Areas of Growth'.
- 'Moving Toward Growth' included grappling with reality, acceptance, goals, effort, and improvement.
- 'Perceived Areas of Growth' encompassed changes in self-perception, relatedness, and life philosophy.
Conclusions:
- Individuals with aphasia experience PTG across self-perception, relationships, and life philosophy domains.
- PTG in aphasia is not always linear and involves processes like acceptance and effort.
- The construct of PTG is relevant to aphasia, with shared developmental components with other populations.
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