
Psychology the Journal of the Hellenic Psychological Society, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 29(2), P. 389 - 407
Published: Dec. 20, 2024
Undeniably the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unprecedented threats and severe traumas for human beings. However, a proportion of people, struggle with this crisis led to positive mental health outcomes, known as posttraumatic growth (PTG). This study compared PTG levels between community residents healthcare workers (HCWs) across two time points identified coping strategies that promote each domain separately. An online questionnaire was administered 2,437 respondents (499 253 HCWs 1157 528 residents, at timepoints 1 2, respectively). The Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory assessed five domains Brief COPE strategies. After controlling gender, age, education, ANCOVA showed significant interaction effect; although had lower scores on T1, T2 they significantly higher scores. reframing religion positively predicted all among both groups. Denial third most frequently used strategy, followed by active coping. On other hand, certain were unique predictors specific or Self‒Distraction residents’ Personal Strength (also Behavioral Disengagement) Appreciation life, Emotional Support Relating others HCWs’ self-blame Strength. identification these compilations can guide preventive training programs targeting need be enhanced sampling group.
Language: Английский