Optimism in trauma and growth: a path analysis of formerwar-related displaced persons

Journal of Pedagogical Research

Hannah Emma Acquaye¹ 

[1] Western Seminary

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学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Journal of Pedagogical Research

【 摘 要 】

The study evaluated the contribution of war, trauma, and optimism on growth in adult Liberian former displaced persons traumatized by war-related experiences (N = 444). Hypotheses based on existing literature grounded the path model assessing the relationship among war-related events, trauma, optimism and post-traumatic growth. There were statistically significant correlations among all variables, except between war-related events and optimism [χ2(1) = 0.90; p > .05; CFI = 1.00; GFI = .99; SRMR = 0.02; RMSEA = 0.00]. Clinicians are encouraged to identify resources that traumatized populations use in coping, and incorporate them within the therapeutic environment. .

【 授权许可】

CC BY