Post-traumatic Growth Among Tsunami Survivors: the Impact of Problem-focused Coping on Long-term Recovery
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami caused catastrophic damage in Aceh-Indonesia, leaving profound psychological impacts on survivors. This study examines the long-term role of problem-focused coping in predicting post-traumatic growth (PTG) among 145 adult survivors who lost close family members. Using the Post-Traumatic Growth Scale and the Problem-Focused Coping Scale, the results show that problem-focused coping significantly predicts PTG, accounting for 52.34% of the variance (p < 0.001). Survivors who employed active, constructive coping strategies displayed greater growth, meaning-making, and personal development nearly two decades after the trauma. These findings underscore the enduring significance of adaptive coping and the importance of incorporating culturally grounded values into post-disaster mental health interventions.
Source: Jurnal Al-Ijtimaiyyah
Authors: Siti Hajar Sri Hidayati, Muhana Sofiati Utami
Institutions: Universitas Islam Negeri Ar-Raniry, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411415776