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Posttraumatic Growth Among Adult Female Sexual Assault Survivors

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined longitudinal trajectories of posttraumatic growth (PTG) among 228 adult female sexual assault survivors using growth mixture modeling. Three distinct PTG trajectories were identified across four time points over 9 months: High-Stable (35%), Moderate-Stable (41%), and Low-Stable (24%). None of the trajectories showed significant growth or decline over time. These findings suggest that PTG may plateau following sexual assault. To foster meaningful psychological recovery, postassault services should incorporate interventions that actively promote PTG. Further research is needed to identify individual and contextual factors that facilitate growth in this population.

Source: Violence Against Women

DOI: 10.1177/10778012251366223

Authors: Wan-Jung Hsieh, Rachel C. Garthe

Institutions: National Taiwan University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Language: English

Topic: Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4413303913

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