Posttraumatic Growth and Optimism in Health-Related Trauma: A Systematic Review

被引:65
作者
Bostock, Lucy [2 ]
Sheikh, Alia I. [1 ]
Barton, Stephen
机构
[1] Univ Newcastle, Sch Psychol, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 7RU, Tyne & Wear, England
[2] Wallsend Hlth Ctr, Wallsend NE28 7PD, Tyne & Wear, England
关键词
Posttraumatic growth; Optimism; Health; BREAST-CANCER; COGNITIVE ADAPTATION; BENEFIT; STRESS; WOMEN; ADJUSTMENT; IMPACT; ENVIRONMENT; DEPRESSION; ADVERSITY;
D O I
10.1007/s10880-009-9175-6
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
Posttraumatic growth (PTG) research is an emerging area of empirical study, especially within the field of clinical health psychology. Much of the research in this area has thus far focused on determining the correlates and predictors of PTG. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the association between posttraumatic growth and dispositional optimism, specifically in relation to health traumas. Empirical studies that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed according to specific evaluation criteria. Results regarding the relationship between dispositional optimism and posttraumatic growth were found to be equivocal. A number of conceptual and methodological issues were identified and discussed in relation to the field of PTG research. Future directions for research are provided.
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页码:281 / 296
页数:16
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