Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy
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Despite the well-established link between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), little is known about factors that may lead to self-injury among trauma-exposed individuals. Moreover, no research to date has examined these relations in the context of the newly revised Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) PTSD criteria. Thus, the purpose of the current study was to explore the associations between DSM-5 PTSD symptom clusters (i.e., intrusion, avoidance, negative alterations in cognitions and mood, alterations in arousal and reactivity) and self-injury functions using a small sample of college students. ⋯ Results of the current study highlight the importance of assessing for NSSI among trauma-exposed individuals. Considering that NSSI is a risk factor for suicidal behavior and potentially a clinically distinct diagnosis, future research should continue to explore these associations using larger, more diverse clinical samples. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).
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Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is commonly observed in trauma survivors. Information on PTG and its predictors among burn survivors is relatively limited. The present study sought to investigate the prevalence and predictors of PTG in burn survivors. The predictors of interest included the variables from Tedeschi and Calhoun's model of PTG (core belief challenge, deliberate rumination, trauma disclosure, and perceived social support) and positive personality attributes (resilience, grateful disposition, and dispositional forgiveness). ⋯ These findings highlight the applicability of psychological theories of PTG to trauma-related growth of burn survivors. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).