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ISSN : 1229-0688
To confirm the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-traumatic growth (PTG), this study collected previous studies on the correlation between PTSD symptoms and PTG factors, published from 1995 to 2021. A meta-analysis was conducted after screening a total of 117 articles based on selection criteria. The results confirmed a significant relationship between PTSD and PTG, with each PTSD symptom exhibiting distinct relationships with PTG. Intrusion displayed significant positive correlations, whereas negative mood demonstrated negative correlations. Also, each PTSD sub-symptom exhibited varying effect sizes on PTG sub-factors. Hyperarousal, intrusion, and avoidance displayed positive correlations with PTG sub-factors, while negative mood showed negative correlations. Furthermore, a moderating effect analysis confirmed partial moderating effects of sex, religion, and trauma type. This study explored the effects of individual PTSD symptoms on PTG and offered guidance for developing intervention and coping strategies specific to each symptom.
