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Issues in replicating the trauma--Stren conversion.

W Beaver, F M Buck, S A McWilliams

    American Journal of Community Psychology
    |April 1, 1979
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    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.

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  • 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.