Posttraumatic Growth and Spirituality Among Adults With Chronic Illness

The present study examined relationships between religious and spiritual factors (i.e., attitudes toward God, religious commitment, and spiritual bypass) and posttraumatic growth, in a sample of individuals living with chronic illness (N = 139). Findings from hierarchical regression analyses suggest...

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Published in:	Traumatology (Tallahassee, Fla.) Vol. 30; no. 3; pp. 376 - 383
Main Authors:	Zeligman, Melissa, Fakhro, Dania
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Educational Publishing Foundation 01-09-2024
Subjects:	Adult Attitudes Chronic Illness Commitment Experiences (Events) Female God Concepts Human Male Posttraumatic Growth Religion Spirituality attitudes toward God spiritual bypass posttraumatic growth chronic illness religious commitment
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Summary:	The present study examined relationships between religious and spiritual factors (i.e., attitudes toward God, religious commitment, and spiritual bypass) and posttraumatic growth, in a sample of individuals living with chronic illness (N = 139). Findings from hierarchical regression analyses suggest that anger with God, comfort with God, and psychological avoidance each contribute to the experience of PTG within the sample. Based on these results, mental health professionals have a crucial role in assessing clients' religion and spirituality and its impact on their ability to grow as a result of living with chronic illness. Implications for clinical practice are provided.
ISSN:	1085-9373 1085-9373
DOI:	10.1037/trm0000441