POSTTRAUMATIC GROWTH IN RELATIONALLY BETRAYED WOMEN

The research literature on relational betrayal in a committed relationship has focused on the resulting trauma from the betrayal; however, few studies investigated the potential for posttraumatic growth following a relational betrayal. This study investigated the presence of posttraumatic growth in...

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Published in:Journal of marital and family therapy 2017-07, Vol.43 (3), p.435
Main Authors: Laaser, Deb, Putney, Heather L, Bundick, Matthew, Delmonico, David L, Griffin, Elizabeth J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beliefs
Betrayal
Child Abuse
Clinical psychology
Family (Sociological Unit)
Females
Individualized Instruction
Marriage
Marriage Counseling
Medical diagnosis
Mental Health
Personal relationships
Post traumatic stress disorder
Post-traumatic growth
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Religious Factors
Resistance (Psychology)
Sexual Orientation
Spouses
Studies
Trauma
Traumatic life events
Women
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Summary:The research literature on relational betrayal in a committed relationship has focused on the resulting trauma from the betrayal; however, few studies investigated the potential for posttraumatic growth following a relational betrayal. This study investigated the presence of posttraumatic growth in relationally betrayed women. The research focused on women's perceptions of the relational betrayal, and factors that facilitated posttraumatic growth. Results indicated relationally betrayed women perceived the betrayal as a traumatic event, to the extent that some met criteria for PTSD diagnosis. The passage of time was significant corollary to posttraumatic growth when moderated by a PTSD diagnosis. Finally, certain resources were reported to be more helpful than others in the development of posttraumatic growth. Clinical implications are presented.
ISSN:0194-472X
1752-0606
DOI:10.11n/jmft.122n