Factors contributing to posttraumatic growth: a proposed structural equation model.
With the current shift to include positive outcomes of trauma, this research was designed to explore factors that allow growth to occur. Structural equation modeling was used to test a model for understanding posttraumatic growth. A sample (N = 174) of bereaved HIV/AIDS caregivers completed questionnaires. Spirituality, social support, and stressors were found to have a positive relationship with growth. Facilitation of posttraumatic growth is crucial to all helping professions.
Cadell
Susan
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School of Social Work and Family Studies, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. scadell@interchange.ubc.ca
Regehr
Cheryl
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Hemsworth
David
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001601:Bereavement; D001727:Bisexuality; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009986:Orthopsychiatry / Q000379:methods*; D012944:Social Support; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000523:psychology*