Date of Award
1-1-2013
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
School of Social Welfare
Content Description
1 online resource (viii, 240 pages) : illustrations.
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Heather K Horton
Committee Members
Loretta Pyles, Jim Caringi
Keywords
culture, disasters, Haiti, immigrants, post-traumatic growth, trauma, Haiti Earthquake, Haiti, 2010, Haitian Americans, Haitians, Earthquakes, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Humanitarian assistance
Subject Categories
Psychology | Social Work
Abstract
The research objective was to explore how post-traumatic growth is expressed in Haitian immigrants and what role social supports and cultural traditions may play in the development of post-traumatic growth. Post-traumatic growth is defined by positive changes in one or more of five domains including; personal strengths, relating to others, appreciation of life, spirituality and life philosophy (Calhoun & Tedeschi, 2006). Conceptual frameworks of constructivism (Rodwell, 1998), strength based approach (Saleebey, 2000)and eco systems theory (Bronfenbrenner, 1979) were employed to guide the study.
Recommended Citation
Weldon, Patricia L., "An exploration of social supports and cultural traditions on the development of posttraumatic growth among adult Haitian immigrants" (2013). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1041.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1041