The effect of proactive coping on posttraumatic growth among mobilized military personnel with various marital statuses after participating in combat operations
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15526404 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ihor Prykhodko (0000-0002-4484-9781, National Guard Military Academy of Ukraine, corresponding author), Yanina Matsehora (0000-0001-6103-1466, National Guard Military Academy of Ukraine), Nataliia Kucherenko (National Academy of Educational Sciences of Ukraine), Kateryna Marushchenko (0000-0001-5411-6912, Ukrainian Military Medical Academy), Yurii Rumiantsev (Ukrainian Military Medical Academy), Viktoriia Kuzina (0000-0002-9059-1611, Ukrainian Military Medical Academy), В Вінтоняк (0000-0002-3878-1848, National University of Civil Protection of Ukraine), Viktoriia Vintoniak (Department of Social Sciences, National Defense University of Ukraine) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Pages | 1770239-1770239 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-13 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1770239 |
| PMID | 41767147 |
| OpenAlex | W7128779285 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 43 |
Both married and unmarried service members showed similar average scores in terms of proactive coping and PTG after their combat experiences. Among married service members, PTG was linked solely to the coping style of "Seeking Emotional Support." In contrast, unmarried service members exhibited PTG that was influenced by two proactive coping styles: "Reflexive Coping" and "Seeking Emotional Support." Additionally, marital status played a role in moderating the impact of the overall proactive coping score on PTG, but it was a significant predictor only for unmarried service members. This research adds to the existing body of knowledge on personal growth induced by traumatic events and the role of proactive coping in PTG of mobilized military personnel with marital status. The results obtained lay the groundwork for future research that could enhance our understanding of this process among military personnel after combat operations
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