Abstract
The current study examined individuals’ (N = 255) self-reports of posttraumatic growth (PTG) in response to a clearly nontraumatic event such as the worst movie or television show, using a series of online questionnaires. Seven percent of participants reported elevated levels of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, 23% of participants reported moderate levels of PTG, and 12% reported great levels of PTG in response to the nontraumatic event. The reports of PTG were positively associated with distress levels, PTSD symptoms, avoidance coping strategies, and functioning impairments. Our findings support the Janus-Face model of PTG and suggest the importance of refining current measures of PTG.
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