From trauma to transformation
How potentially traumatic military experiences, PTSD symptoms, and psychological strengths shape posttraumatic growth in Israeli female veterans
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 17815646 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gadi Zerach (0000-0002-5409-196X, Ariel University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1942-969X • E-ISSN: 1942-9681 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1037/tra0002133 |
| PMID | 41712354 |
| OpenAlex | W7130502773 |
| Language | EN |
These findings highlight the dual nature of trauma in military service, both as a source of distress and a potential catalyst for growth. Psychological strengths serve as robust correlates of PTG and may offer promising targets for interventions aimed at fostering recovery and personal development among female veterans. Strength-based approaches that cultivate hope, meaning-making, and interpersonal capacities may enhance healing and resilience following military trauma. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved)
Distress · Interpersonal communication · Interpersonal relationship · Posttraumatic growth · Psychological distress · Psychological intervention · Psychological resilience · PsycINFO · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research · Resilience and Mental Health
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |