Previous literature on growth after major life events has primarily focused on negative
experiences and operationalized growth with measures which rely on the post hoc self …

Purpose. The diagnosis of a life-threatening illness can be an extremely stressful, traumatic
experience. However, many survivors report also various positive changes, referred in …

This meta-analytic review examines the role of optimism, social support, and coping
strategies in contributing to posttraumatic growth. Results from 103 studies showed that all …

Objective Optimism and social support serve as protective factors against distress in
medically ill patients. Very few studies have specifically explored the ways in which these …

Global meaning influences individuals' general levels of health and well-being in myriad
ways. Further, global meaning plays an essential role in how individuals deal with situations …

Objective: Previous research in people with cancer on social support and psychological well‐
being has mainly focused on the short‐term negative outcomes of adjustment. Little is …

BACKGROUND: Perinatal mental health disorders are recognised as an important public
health issue in low-income countries as well as in developed countries. This paper reviews …

Les réfugiés sont soumis à une série d'événements traumatisants et de stress dans leur
pays d'origine, pendant leur trajet et tout au long de la période d'adaptation dans leur …

Research in posttraumatic growth (PTG) among cancer patients has been triggered primarily
by the inclusion of serious illnesses among the events that can lead to posttraumatic stress …

There is increasing research on posttraumatic growth after life-threatening illnesses such as
cancer and HIV/AIDS, although it is unclear whether growth confers any psychological or …