A meta-analytic clarification of the relationship between posttraumatic growth and symptoms of posttraumatic distress disorder


Autoria(s): Shakespeare-Finch, Jane E.; Lurie-Beck, Janine Karen
Data(s)

26/10/2013

Resumo

Traumatic experiences can have a powerful impact on individuals and communities but the relationship between perceptions of beneficial and pathological outcomes are not known. Therefore, this meta-analysis examined both the strength and the linearity of the relationship between symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and perceptions of posttraumatic growth (PTG) as well as identifying the potential moderating roles of trauma type and age. Literature searches of all languages were conducted using the ProQuest, Wiley Interscience, ScienceDirect, Informaworld and Web of Science databases. Linear and quadratic (curvilinear) rs as well as βs were analysed. Forty-two studies (N=11, 469) that examined both PTG and symptoms of PTSD were included in meta-analytic calculations. The combined studies yielded a significant linear relationship between PTG and PTSD symptoms (r=.315, CI = 0.299, 0.331), but also a significantly stronger (as tested by Fisher’s transformation) curvilinear relationship (r=.372, CI = 0.353, 0.391). The strength and linearity of these relationships differed according to trauma type and age. The results remind those working with traumatised people that positive and negative post-trauma outcomes can co-occur. A focus only on PTSD symptoms only may limit or slow recovery and mask the potential for growth.

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Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/63943/

Publicador

Elsevier

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/63943/1/Meta_Manuscript_JAD_Sept__2013_Resubmission.pdf

DOI:10.1016/j.janxdis.2013.10.005

Shakespeare-Finch, Jane E. & Lurie-Beck, Janine Karen (2013) A meta-analytic clarification of the relationship between posttraumatic growth and symptoms of posttraumatic distress disorder. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 28(2), pp. 223-229.

Direitos

Copyright 2013 Elsevier Ltd.

This is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Journal of Anxiety Disorders. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publication. A definitive version was subsequently published in Journal of Anxiety Disorders, DOI: 10.1016/j.janxdis.2013.10.005

Fonte

Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Psychology & Counselling

Palavras-Chave #170106 Health Clinical and Counselling Psychology #posttraumatic growth #PTSD #curvilinear #meta-analysis #linearity
Tipo

Journal Article