作者: Jack Tsai , Natalie P. Mota , Steven M. Southwick , Robert H. Pietrzak
DOI: 10.1016/J.JAD.2015.08.076
关键词: Causality 、 Posttraumatic stress 、 Severity of illness 、 Posttraumatic growth 、 Psychology 、 Psychiatry 、 National study 、 Psychological resilience 、 U s military 、 Life events 、 Clinical psychology
摘要: Abstract Background Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is commonly observed among trauma survivors. However, few studies have treated PTG as multi-dimensional and examined how different dimensions may be protective against the negative effects of future trauma. Methods Using a nationally representative web-based survey 1057 U.S. military veterans followed for two years, we whether had effect on severity diagnosis posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in face new traumatic life events. Results Greater scores Personal Strength domain Inventory-Short Form at baseline was associated with reduced ( β =−.05, p Limitations are associational causality cannot inferred so replication needed. Conclusions This study highlights nature demonstrates salubrious trauma-related gains personal strength incident PTSD.