Background The beneficial role of social support on posttraumatic growth (PTG) has been
assumed by theoretical models and established in some studies. However, there are …

Our relationships are an important resource for health and well-being in times of need, often
buffering the negative effects of stressful situations. Recent research has expanded on these …

Traumatic experiences within and outside the family of origin in childhood may disrupt
couple functioning later in life. Using a sample of 3,958 couples assessed through the …

Objective: Although the death of a child is a devastating event, recent evidence shows that
personal growth is a relevant outcome of parents' grief. This study aimed to examine the …

As the 9th year of the Syrian Civil War rages on, this paper explores the prevalence of post-
traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and post-traumatic growth (PTG) among Syrian …

This chapter explores the concept of posttraumatic growth (PTG) and its role in the aftermath
of natural and technological disasters. PTG is defined as positive life changes experienced …

Highlights•A trauma experience can be operationalized in different ways.•Trauma-related
stress undermines relationship processes and quality.•Trauma can also enhance …

Exposure to war-related violence is associated with greater prosocial behavior. Although
researchers point to empathy and individual differences in posttraumatic growth to explain …

Posttraumatic growth is a process by which people experience significant positive changes
in their lives as a result of the struggle with traumatic events. There appear to be connections …

This chapter discusses posttraumatic growth and resilience within the context of large-scale
natural disasters. In the first section, we provide an overview of natural disaster …