Predictors of post-traumatic growth in young adult burn survivors

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Although burns most often result in negative psychological consequences, some studies have identified self-reported, positive psychological growth after such injuries. Post-traumatic growth is a positive psychological change in which an individual develops stronger functioning, beliefs, and values following a trauma. To date, no quantitative analysis has been done of post-traumatic growth in young adult burn survivors. The present study aims: (1) to delineate the overall level of post-traumatic growth among Korean young adult burn survivors, and (2) to investigate the factors that influence the post-traumatic growth. To accomplish this, data for 221 burn survivors in a burn hospital and self-help groups were analyzed. Young adult burn survivors were found to have experienced post-traumatic growth, although to a lesser degree than previous research would suggest (36.86 ± 31.16). Results of the hierarchical multiple regression analysis indicated that change in a family relationship after the burn experience, treatment situation, and level of interpersonal relationship skills, were statistically significant in young adult burn survivors' post-traumatic growth. Results support good interpersonal relationship skills and positive family relationships appear to facilitate the positive growth after burn experience. Clinical implications are presented in the discussion.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:48

Enthalten in:

Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - 48(2022), 4 vom: 18. Juni, Seite 744-752

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Park, Joon Hyeog [VerfasserIn]
Lee, Ji Sun [VerfasserIn]

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Volltext

Themen:

Burn
Journal Article
Post-traumatic growth
South Korea
Young adults

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 21.06.2022

Date Revised 13.12.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.burns.2021.08.018

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM334324513