Abstract Empirical studies (n= 39) that documented positive change following trauma and
adversity (eg, posttraumatic growth, stress‐related growth, perceived benefit, thriving; …

The present study used meta-analytic techniques to examine the association between
spirituality and religiosity (S/R) and psychological outcomes in adolescents and emerging …

Posttraumatic Growth reworks and overhauls the seminal 2006 Handbook of Posttraumatic
Growth. It provides a wide range of answers to questions concerning knowledge of …

Introduction Despite a growing interest in the field, scarce narrative studies have delved into
adolescents' psychological experiences related to global emergencies caused by infective …

This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts covered in the preceding
chapters of this book. The book represents the most comprehensive collection of research …

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 …

This article describes the concept of posttraumatic growth, its conceptual foundations, and
supporting empirical evidence. Posttraumatic growth is the experience of positive change …

How do people cope with stressful experiences? What makes a coping strategy effective for
a particular individual? This volume comprehensively examines the nature of psychosocial …

Interest in the phenomenon of perceived growth following highly stressful experiences
continues to proliferate. Already there is abundant evidence that perceptions of growth are …

For the past twenty years, pioneering psychologist Stephen Joseph has worked with
survivors of trauma. His studies have yielded a startling discovery: that a wide range of …