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Optimism, Social Support, and Coping Strategies As Factors Contributing to Posttraumatic Growth: A Meta-Analysis
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This meta-analytic review examines the role of optimism, social support, and coping strategies in contributing to posttraumatic growth. Results from 103 studies showed that all three systems of variables yielded significant effect sizes. Religious coping and positive reappraisal coping produced the largest effect sizes. Social support, seeking social support coping, spirituality, and optimism were moderately related to posttraumatic growth. Acceptance coping yielded the smallest effect sizes. Moderator analyses showed that effect sizes did not differ according to time elapsed since trauma, gender, and type of posttraumatic growth measure (posttraumatic growth vs. benefit finding). Age and gender were significant moderators of religious coping, whereas study design (longitudinal vs. cross-sectional) significantly moderated the effect of positive reappraisal coping. Implications for research and interventions on posttraumatic growth are also discussed.
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“The last, resilience and rumination were not the only two effect factors of traumatic outcomes, and other factors, such as social support may also affect the development of PTG and PTSD (Dirik and Karanci, 2008; Prati and Pietrantoni, 2009).”
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“The effectiveness of positive reappraisal likely depends on contextual opportunities and resources: survivors who received adequate social support and had sufficient time for reflection may have been better positioned to construct positive meaning, whereas those still facing acute stressors or lacking psychosocial resources may have struggled to reframe their experiences (63).”
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“A meta-analysis study also showed a moderate correlation between social support and PTG with a mean effect size of r = 0.26 (Prati & Pietrantoni, 2009).”
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“Again, the experience of posttraumatic growth may be linked to individual coping strategies for stress (Peters et al., 2021), including religious or spiritual coping and positive reframing (Prati & Pietrantoni, 2009; Schroevers & Teo, 2008).”
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Curtis, M. E., Ryan-Gonzalez, C., Blessing, A., Lara‐Ruiz, J., Mohammed, Z., & Osman, A. (2019) · Archives of Suicide Research · doi:10.1080/13811118.2019.1645067 · Cited by 3
“…vulnerable to a range of stressful experiences (e.g., sexual assault) as they are involved actively in several social, interpersonal, and academic activities (see, e.g., Brooks, Lowe, Graham-Kevan, & Robinson, 2016; Kessler, Sonnega, Bromet, Hughes, & Nelson, 1995; Prati & Pietrantoni, 2009).”
BackgroundPosttraumatic growth among combat veterans and their siblings: A dyadic approach
Zerach, G. (2020) · Journal of Clinical Psychology · doi:10.1002/jclp.22949 · Cited by 3
Ben‐Porat, A., Gil, L., Brafman, D., Zriker, A., & Levy, D. (2021) · Current Psychology · doi:10.1007/s12144-021-01704-9 · Cited by 3
Mattoo, S. K., Punia, V., Malik, L., & Khurana, H. (2018) · Advances in medical diagnosis, treatment, and care (AMDTC) book series · doi:10.4018/978-1-5225-3480-8.ch002 · Cited by 3
Fetty, D. G. (2016) · OpenSIUC (Southern Illinois University Carbondale) · Cited by 3
Trauma, Posttraumatic Stress, and Family Systems
Goff, B. S. N., Ruhlmann, L. M., Dekel, R., & Huxman, S. (2020) · Wiley eBooks · doi:10.1002/9781119788409.ch11 · Cited by 4
Vázquez, C., & Chaves, C. A. U. (2015) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-397045-9.00049-5 · Cited by 6
Marcus, J. (2010) · Cited by 3
Changing bodies: symptoms, body image, health and wellbeing over the menopausal transition
Pearce, G. (2013) · University of Birmingham Institutional Research Archive (University of Birmingham) · Cited by 3
Predictors of pretraumatic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland
Łyś, A. E., Huflejt-Łukasik, M., Gambin, M., Studzińska, A., Bargiel-Matusiewicz, K. M., Oleksy, T., Wnuk, A., & Pankowski, D. (2023) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0290151 · Cited by 2
Ku, Y.-R., Wind, S. A., Stager, C. G., & Schumacker, R. E. (2024) · Adversity and Resilience Science · doi:10.1007/s42844-024-00160-1 · Cited by 2
“…setting, and suggested that gender could play an important role in shaping the development of coping strategies, including whether individuals adopt pessimistic or optimistic approaches, and how resilience is influenced by these strategies (e.g., Prati & Pietrantoni, 2009; Scheier et al., 1986).”
Imbody, C., & Kettrey, H. H. (2025) · The Journal of Sex Research · doi:10.1080/00224499.2025.2450347 · Cited by 2
“…that student victim-survivors have adequate resources and support to cope with such violence, as receiving quality social support can mitigate the adverse effects of sexual assault (Borja et al., 2006; Campbell, 2008; Dworkin et al., 2018; Prati & Pietrantoni, 2009; Ullman & Peter-Hagene, 2014).”
Cheie, L., & Prodan, N. (2025) · Journal of Family Research · doi:10.20377/jfr-1087 · Cited by 3
“Conversely, a reduced tendency toward negative cognitive patterns and/or a greater capacity for positive reappraisal appear to function as resilience factors when faced with aversive experiences (Cheie & Miu, 2016; Prati & Pietrantoni, 2009).”
Posttraumatic growth after stroke: a systematic review and meta-regression
Klass, M., Rogers, K. D., Dorstyn, D., & Kneebone, I. (2025) · Disability and Rehabilitation · doi:10.1080/09638288.2025.2540070 · Cited by 4
“However, results from 103 studies conducted with different populations suggests that timeline after trauma may not necessarily influence PTG (e.g. [15]).”
Zengin, O., & Tuğrul, G. N. S. (2025) · The British Journal of Social Work · doi:10.1093/bjsw/bcaf210 · Cited by 2
Malik, S. I. (2025) · Journalism Studies · doi:10.1080/1461670x.2025.2567898 · Cited by 2
“Additionally, religious beliefs and spirituality serve as adaptive coping mechanisms, offering individuals a sense of meaning and resilience in the face of adversity (Prati and Pietrantoni 2009).”
서유진, & Lee, K. M. (2016) · Korea Journal of Counseling · doi:10.15703/kjc.17.3.201606.441 · Cited by 2
Karriereoptimismus im Karrierecoaching fördern und messen
Ebner, K. (2020) · Organisationsberatung Supervision Coaching · doi:10.1007/s11613-020-00638-8 · Cited by 2
Dukungan Sosial Keluarga Dan Post Traumatic Growth Pada Penyintas Stroke
Raudatussalamah, R., & Putri, D. (2020) · Jurnal Psikologi · doi:10.24014/jp.v16i1.9035 · Cited by 2
“Schaefer dan Moos (dalam Prati & Pietrantoni, 2009), dukungan sosial dapat mempengaruhi PTG dengan cara membantu seseorang dalam keberhasilannya beradaptasi dengan krisis kehidupannya.”
BackgroundTHE HIERARCHY OF PROFESSIONAL WELL-BEING FACTORS IN DIFFERENT PROFESSIONAL GROUPS
Osodlo, V. I., & Зубовський, Д. С. (2020) · Ukrainian Psychological Journal · doi:10.17721/upj.2020.1(13).10 · Cited by 6
Travma Sonrası Büyümenin Yordayıcıları Olarak Olayın Etkisi ve İyimserlik
Çelik, S. B., Çabuker, N. D., Batık, M. V., & Epli, H. (2022) · Pamukkale University Journal of Education · doi:10.9779/pauefd.952783 · Cited by 2
Factors That Affect The Posttraumatic Growth of Flash-Flood Survivors in Indonesia
Warsini, S., Cahyani, H. E., & Assyifa, H. (2022) · Jurnal Keperawatan Soedirman · doi:10.20884/1.jks.2022.17.1.5216 · Cited by 4
“…Kurniati, & Febri, 2014), coping strategy (Akbar & Witruk, 2016; He et al., 2013), problem-focused coping (Sattler et al., 2018), religious coping (Prati & Pietrantoni, 2009), hope (Dong et al., 2017; Teixeira & Graça Pereira, 2013) optimism (Ho et al., 2011), distress, personality, emotional…”
Winkel, C., McNally, B., & Omari, R. A. (2022) · Illness Crisis & Loss · doi:10.1177/10541373221105815 · Cited by 3
“An alternative argument is that people do well for themselves after a trauma and try to build themselves up in order not to appear as victims (Prati & Pietrantoni, 2009; Tamiolaki & Kalaitzaki, 2020).”
BackgroundRichardson, M.-A. (2023) · Ethics and Social Welfare · doi:10.1080/17496535.2023.2214858 · Cited by 2
“Concepts related to coping from tragedy, such as collective wellbeing and receiving support positively predicted PTG in previous studies (Armstrong, Shakes-peare-Finch, and Shochet 2015; Dekel, Mandl, and Solomon 2011; Prati and Pietrantoni 2009; Tingey et al. 2019).”
ResultBozkurt, R., Terzioğlu, F., Yalçın, S. U., Zonp, Z., Akkoç, M., Šinko, L., & Arnault, D. S. (2023) · Violence Against Women · doi:10.1177/10778012231214771 · Cited by 3
“In a meta-analysis study conducted by Prati and Pietrantoni (2009), it was determined that social support increases posttraumatic growth.”
Yang, Z. (2024) · Communication Studies · doi:10.1080/10510974.2024.2374641 · Cited by 2
“Perceived emotional support may relieve psychological stress in flood victims by conveying understanding and feelings of safety (Feeney & Collins, 2015; Zhen et al., 2018), thus inducing PTG experiences (Prati & Pietrantoni, 2009).”
Connolly, C. E., & Norris, K. (2024) · Research in Veterinary Science · doi:10.1016/j.rvsc.2024.105415 · Cited by 2
Spirituality, Resilience and Vicarious Posttraumatic Growth Among Orthopedic Nurses in Nigeria
Chukwuorji, J. C., Aluma, L. C., Ibeagha, P. N., Eze, J. E., Agbo, A. A., Muomah, R. C., Okere, A. V., & Zacchaeus, E. A. (2024) · Journal of Religion and Health · doi:10.1007/s10943-024-02167-5 · Cited by 3
“…review reported inconsistent findings on the relationship between spirituality and posttraumatic growth (Shaw et al., 2005), another metanalytic evidence suggested that spirituality was one of the three strongest correlates of overall perceived PTG growth from trauma (Prati & Pietrantoni, 2009).”
Pardo, V. M., Robinson, S. D. L. O., & Noreña, M. (2025) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1462605 · Cited by 4
Loss and Grief: Concepts and Types
Ciupak, Y. Z., & Smith, D. C. (2025) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-88467-2_3 · Cited by 2
The Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Effects of Crucial Experiences
Mamali, C., & Dunn, R. (2011) · Journal of Loss and Trauma · doi:10.1080/15325024.2010.519291 · Cited by 2
“The self-reports of these participants support research (Calhoun & Tedeschi, 1999 ; Fazio & Fazio, 2005 ; Prati & Pietrantoni, 2006 , 2009 ) that suggests negative, traumatic events often trigger crucial experiences that are clearly associated with positive changes.”
ResultPredictors of Posttraumatic Growth after High Risk Pregnancy
Ha, J. Y., & Sim, B. Y. (2015) · International Journal of Bio-Science and Bio-Technology · doi:10.14257/ijbsbt.2015.7.4.19 · Cited by 2
Posttraumatisches Wachstum bei Menschen mit Querschnittlähmung
Stöckler, C., Petermann, F., & Kobelt, A. (2016) · Zeitschrift für Psychiatrie Psychologie und Psychotherapie · doi:10.1024/1661-4747/a000271 · Cited by 2
Metadata
- Authors
- Prati, G., & Pietrantoni, L.
- Affiliations
- University of Bologna (IT)
- Corresponding author
- Prati, Gabriele
- Venue
- Journal of Loss and Trauma
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2009-08-26
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 364-388
- ISSN
- 1532-5024 (ISSN-L)
- 1532-5032
- OpenAlex
- W1965613249
- Cited by
- 978
- References
- 135
- Citations by year
- 2026: 39 · 2025: 68 · 2024: 75 · 2023: 69 · 2022: 107 · 2021: 93 · 2020: 69 · 2019: 61 · 2018: 69 · 2017: 63 · 2016: 59 · 2015: 54 · 2014: 56 · 2013: 44 · 2012: 26
- FWCI
- 2.09
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- bronze
- doi.org
- Locations
- Journal of Loss and Trauma (publishedVersion)
- Archivio istituzionale della ricerca (Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna) (submittedVersion)
- INFM-OAR (INFN Catania) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health
- Keywords
- posttraumatic growth, optimism, social support, coping strategies, religious coping, positive reappraisal, spirituality, social support seeking, acceptance coping, benefit finding, gender differences, age differences, time since trauma
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