The Relationship Between Resiliency and Posttraumatic Growth Following the Death of Someone Close

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ID13629273
AuthorsNina Ogińska-Bulik (0000-0001-8868-407X, Institute of Psychology, University of Lodz, Poland, corresponding author)
Year2015
Volume71
Issue3
Pages233-244
Publication date2015-03-17
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueOMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0030222815575502
OpenAlexW2334840840
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited18

The study investigates the relations of resiliency and posttraumatic growth among people who experienced a death of someone close. The results of 74 participants, mostly women (63.5%) who completed a series of questionnaires measuring resiliency and posttraumatic growth were analyzed. The age of respondents ranged from 21 to 74 years ( M = 38.4; SD = 15.5). The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory developed by Tedeschi and Calhoun and The Resiliency Assessment Scale by Ogińska-Bulik and Juczynski were used in the study. Results revealed positive association between resiliency and posttraumatic growth, particularly with increased self-perception and appreciation of life. However, the results of the study indicate that the relationship between the variables is complex and not all dimensions of resiliency increase the level of changes aftermath trauma

Posttraumatic growth · Clinical Psychology · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health

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