Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Traumatic event exposure is a widespread issue challenging peoples’ ability to thrive. Exposure can result in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) leading to dysfunction in cognitive, physical, and interpersonal areas of life. Despite public perception, PTSD disproportionally affects women at 2 times the rate as men. Yet promising research into trauma-informed care and posttraumatic growth (PTG) has been conducted. PTG can occur simultaneously with PTSD and promotes thriving across social-emotional life domains. Moreover, group activity and physical activity have been shown separately to promote PTG and decrease PTSD symptoms. The following review discusses theoretical frameworks, contemporary trauma recovery research, and need to evaluate physical activity as low-cost adjunctive treatment option for clinical implementation.
Source: Journal of Student Research
Author: Ava Avolio
Institution: Carlow University
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413513377