Posttraumatic Growth Among Traumatized Somali Refugees in Hungary
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The present study focuses on the posttrauma adjustment of traumatized war refugees, with a special focus on the possibility of positive transformation. Specific predictors and correlates of posttraumatic growth were examined among 53 Somali refugees, based on research literature and clinical work experience with Somali refugees in Hungary. Posttraumatic growth was assessed with the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory. The results of the study demonstrated significant accounts of posttraumatic growth among Somali refugees, as well as additional areas of positive changes. Hope, religiosity, negative religious coping, and satisfaction with perceived social support were positively related to reported growth.
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- Authors
- Kroo, A., & Nagy, H.
- Affiliations
- Eötvös Loránd University (HU)
- ORCID
- Nagy, Henriett
- Venue
- Journal of Loss and Trauma
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2011-04-04
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 440-458
- ISSN
- 1532-5024 (ISSN-L)
- 1532-5032
- OpenAlex
- W2017241570
- Cited by
- 92
- References
- 6
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 5.18
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Loss and Trauma (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Migration, Health and Trauma
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
- Keywords
- posttraumatic growth, Somali refugees, war refugees, refugee trauma, hope, religiosity, negative religious coping, social support, positive transformation
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