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Issues in replicating the trauma--Stren conversion
American Journal of Community Psychology
|April 1, 1979
Summary
Researchers examined the Trauma--Stren (T-S) conversion phenomenon. More participants reported T-S conversion than in prior studies, but it did not correlate with personal variables, questioning current identification criteria.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Social Psychology
Background:
- The Trauma--Stren (T-S) conversion construct examines how individuals categorize stressful events.
- Previous research has explored the T-S conversion phenomenon in different populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the Trauma--Stren (T-S) conversion procedure at a large state university.
- To explore the relationship between T-S conversion and personality and cognitive process variables.
Main Methods:
- Survey methodology was employed at a large state university.
- Data were collected from respondents regarding their experiences with traumatic and strenuous events.
Main Results:
- A significantly higher number of respondents reported T-S conversion compared to original studies.
- T-S conversion was not found to be significantly correlated with personal variables.
- Instances of events being simultaneously reported as traumatic and strenuous were observed.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest a potential increase or altered reporting of T-S conversion in the studied population.
- The lack of correlation with personal variables raises questions about the construct's relationship with individual differences.
- The study questions the clarity and criteria for identifying the T-S conversion phenomenon.