Posttraumatic growth after perinatal loss: A systematic review

Network analysis of posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth symptoms among women in subsequent pregnancies following pregnancy loss

“…Regarding PTG symptoms, the most influential aspect is the transformation of new possibilities, aligning with the majority of findings in current research on PTG network analysis [ 13 , 14 , 26 ]. In studies related to pregnancy loss, participants also reported experiencing personal growth by adapting to their needs, cultivating new interests, and engaging in charitable volunteer work [ 27 ]. In the realm of network theory, alterations in central symptoms can significantly impact other symptoms within the model [ 11 ].…”

“…Although prior research has predominantly suggested that avoidance coping hinders adaptation to loss and inhibits PTG, some findings have indicated that short-term avoidance does not necessarily imply a negative avoidance strategy but rather signifies a flexible “adaptive avoidance” [ 28 ]. Actively redirecting attention from past painful loss experiences to the current hopeful pregnancy, refraining from dwelling on the past, and adopting a future-oriented coping approach seem to promote positive cognition and psychological transformations in pregnant women [ 6 , 27 ]. Moreover, it is intriguing to note that within the PTG cluster, perceiving greater personal strength can suppress the PTS symptom network, particularly when it exhibits a strong negative correlation with intrusive rumination.…”

“…Moreover, it is intriguing to note that within the PTG cluster, perceiving greater personal strength can suppress the PTS symptom network, particularly when it exhibits a strong negative correlation with intrusive rumination. Qualitative research has demonstrated that some women, following a pregnancy loss event, discover their resilience and realize that their inner strength aids them in actively countering negative emotions and reducing intrusive thoughts [ 27 ]. Consequently, it is essential to explore methods for enhancing self-efficacy (i.e., confidence in coping with difficulties) in pregnant women with a history of pregnancy loss to alleviate their PTS symptoms.…”

Perceived social support, self-management, perceived stress, and post-traumatic growth in older patients following stroke: Chain mediation analysis

“…[6] Post-traumatic growth (PTG) is defined as positive psychological and behavioral changes, enhanced appreciations of life, and a heightened sense of personal strength following exposure to stressful life circumstances. [7] Importantly, PTG has been found to be correlated with various traumatic events, including stroke. For instance, Gangstad et al [8] observed that PTG had a positive correlation with cognitive processing and a negative association with mental distress among 60 stroke survivors.…”

Posttraumatic growth in women after a childbirth experience: The influence of individual characteristics and intrusive and deliberate rumination.

“…Following a traumatic event, individuals may suffer from intrusive rumination and intense emotional distress but may also simultaneously seek to intentionally engage in deliberate rumination to relieve psychological distress (Allen et al, 2022; Xu et al, 2019). Deliberate rumination is an active cognitive process that involves the reconstruction of a certain cognitive schema to facilitate understanding (Triplett et al, 2012) and the alteration of an individual’s beliefs and values to promote healing and growth (Alvarez-Calle & Chaves, 2023; Stockton et al, 2011).…”