POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING IN SURVIVORS OF THE COLUMBINE HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTING.

  • Published In: Wisconsin Counseling Journal, 2023, v. 36. P. 39 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Bruns, Ashleigh 3 of 3

Abstract

Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is the phenomenon of people deciphering meaning and purpose following trauma that results in thriving in the areas of new possibilities, relating to others, personal strength, spiritual change, and appreciation of life. The relationship between PTG and spiritual well-being (SWB or spiritual change) in the survivors of the Columbine High School shooting (n = 67) was examined. This study's findings support a positive correlation between PTG and SWB. Women experienced more PTG than men, students' spiritual change is positively correlated to additional experiences of trauma, and students experienced PTG and moderate levels of spiritual change. Those students who were in more intimate/romantic relationships to those who were injured or killed were more likely to seek counseling following the shooting. Students who were within hearing distance or elsewhere in the building experienced more PTG than those away from the building or witnessing the shootings. Additional research is needed to support the role of spiritual change in PTG. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Wisconsin Counseling Journal. 2023/09, Vol. 36, p39
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2380-3061
  • Accession Number:193109054
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