Abstract

Experiencing a loss is hard, and traumatic deaths may add to the strain. However, many bereaved may experience post-loss positive changes, also known as post-traumatic growth. The aim of this paper was to explore the relationship between complicated grief and post-traumatic growth in 131 young adults, either close friends or siblings. Significant differences were found between males and females, were females had higher scores on PTG, but not between siblings and close friends. Most growth was reported for relationship with others and appreciation of life.

中文翻译：

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悲痛中的悲痛和创伤后成长的兄弟姐妹和密友

摘要

遭受损失是困难的，创伤性死亡可能会增加压力。但是，许多失去亲人的人可能会经历失去后的积极变化，也被称为创伤后增长。本文的目的是探讨131名年轻人（无论是密友还是兄弟姐妹）的悲痛与创伤后成长之间的关系。男性和女性之间存在显着差异，女性在PTG上得分较高，但兄弟姐妹和密友之间没有差异。据报告，大多数增长是由于与他人的关系和对生活的欣赏。