Associations among posttraumatic growth, demographic characteristics, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and trauma type, with a focus on sexual violence DOI
Erla Katrín Jónsdóttir, Rannveig Sigurvinsdóttir, Bryndís Björk Ásgeirsdóttir

et al.

Journal of Traumatic Stress, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(5), P. 849 - 860

Published: June 20, 2023

Abstract This study assessed posttraumatic growth (PTG) across multiple trauma types and by demographic characteristics (i.e., sex, age, education). Moreover, we examined the association between PTG stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms as well predictors of after sexual violence. A phone survey was conducted in a nationally representative sample 1,766 Icelandic adults. In total, 1,528 individuals reported having experienced some form were included analysis, 563 experiencing Interpersonal (e.g., violence, emotional abuse, domestic violence) associated with highest levels PTG. Moderate PTSD PTG, whereas high‐ or low‐level related to less Women significantly more than men, d = 0.16 survivors violence who other forms exposure, 0.28. Among survivors, no factors but cumulative positive social reactions higher highlights that personal can result from aversive experiences suggests curvilinear symptoms.

Language: Английский

Associations among posttraumatic growth, demographic characteristics, posttraumatic stress symptoms, and trauma type, with a focus on sexual violence DOI
Erla Katrín Jónsdóttir, Rannveig Sigurvinsdóttir, Bryndís Björk Ásgeirsdóttir

et al.

Journal of Traumatic Stress, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(5), P. 849 - 860

Published: June 20, 2023

Abstract This study assessed posttraumatic growth (PTG) across multiple trauma types and by demographic characteristics (i.e., sex, age, education). Moreover, we examined the association between PTG stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms as well predictors of after sexual violence. A phone survey was conducted in a nationally representative sample 1,766 Icelandic adults. In total, 1,528 individuals reported having experienced some form were included analysis, 563 experiencing Interpersonal (e.g., violence, emotional abuse, domestic violence) associated with highest levels PTG. Moderate PTSD PTG, whereas high‐ or low‐level related to less Women significantly more than men, d = 0.16 survivors violence who other forms exposure, 0.28. Among survivors, no factors but cumulative positive social reactions higher highlights that personal can result from aversive experiences suggests curvilinear symptoms.

Language: Английский

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