Date of Award
1-1-2011
Language
English
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
College/School/Department
Department of Psychology
Program
Clinical Psychology
Content Description
1 online resource (iv, 29 pages) : illustrations.
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Sharon Danoff-Burg
Committee Members
Edward J. Hickling
Keywords
curvilinear, gender, posttraumatic growth, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Adjustment (Psychology)
Subject Categories
Clinical Psychology
Abstract
Posttraumatic growth following stressful and traumatic experiences has been associated with positive psychological and physical outcomes. In addition, distress-related variables, such as symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, have been related to growth. Some studies suggest that a curvilinear relation may exist between distress and growth, although literature in this area is sparse. This study examined how distress, as measured by the civilian version of the PTSD Checklist, and posttraumatic growth are related. Results demonstrated both linear and curvilinear effects of PTSD symptom severity on growth. Data for men were significantly explained by a linear effect only, whereas data for women were significantly explained by a curvilinear effect only. Study limitations and implications for further research are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Hwang, Vivian S., "Exploring curvilinear effects and gender differences in posttraumatic growth and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms in college students" (2011). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 588.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/588