The experience of posttraumatic growth for people with spinal cord injury.
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the characteristics of posttraumatic growth for people with spinal cord injury. In this study, we intentionally selected people exhibiting evidence of posttraumatic growth to capture distinctive characteristics of the phenomenon. A thematic analysis was used to examine the narratives of life experiences before and after spinal cord injury. The three most salient themes of posttraumatic growth were identified: experience of meaningful family relationships, experience of meaningful engagement, and appreciation of life. Further investigation into the experience of posttraumatic growth is necessary in the future for a better understanding of the phenomena.
Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. schun@brocku.ca
Sanghee
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Chun
Youngkhill
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Lee
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012649:Self Concept; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*