Abstract
In this study, the mediator role of adaptive cognitive emotion regulation in the effect of deliberate rumination upon posttraumatic growth was aimed to be analyzed. A convenience sample of 272 university students including 175 (64,3%) females and 97 (35,7%) males was recruited from a university in Denizli, Turkey. Ages of the participants ranged between 20 and 37 with an average age of 21.94 years (SD=1.69). The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory, Event Related Rumination Inventory and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire were used for collecting the data. The data were analyzed using SPSS 23 and Amos 22 software packages. Deliberate rumination was determined to be significantly and positively correlated with posttraumatic growth (r=,28, p<,01) and positive cognitive emotion regulation (r=,25, p<,01). Moreover, positive cognitive emotion regulation was significantly and positively correlated with posttraumatic growth (r=,27, p<,01). The results indicated that adaptive cognitive emotion regulation mediated the effect of deliberate rumination on posttraumatic growth. The results, limitations, and implications of the study were discussed.
Highlights
IntroductionAs a concept that has been emphasized in trauma studies in recent years, posttraumatic growth is possible to be considered as individuals’ achieving better functionality in their life
A convenience sample of 272 university students including 175 (64,3%) females and 97 (35,7%) males was recruited from a university in Denizli, Turkey
The results indicated that adaptive cognitive emotion regulation mediated the effect of deliberate rumination on posttraumatic growth
Summary
As a concept that has been emphasized in trauma studies in recent years, posttraumatic growth is possible to be considered as individuals’ achieving better functionality in their life. The permanent effects of trauma depend on individuals' ontogenetic characteristics as well as the responses of their social environment to trauma. When considered in terms of ecological theory framework, changes within the systems add dimensions to trauma. The social and family environment individuals lives in is remarkable in terms of trauma because individuals do not respond to trauma. Previous studies have suggested that poor self-perception and dysfunctional environmental conditions feed trauma. Individual characteristics (coping strategies, self-confidence), environmental sources (social support, financial sources), and variables related to the traumatic event affect the level of posttraumatic growth level (Linley and Joseph, 2005)
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
