@article{ref1,
title="The longitudinal contribution of attachment models and interpersonal factors to posttraumatic growth among suicide-loss survivors",
journal="Journal of clinical psychology (Hoboken)",
year="2021",
author="Levi-Belz, Yossi and Rotem, Noa",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to deepen our understanding of the interpersonal facilitators of posttraumatic growth (PTG) among suicide-loss survivors (SLSs) by focusing on the effects of attachment models on PTG in a 4-year longitudinal design. <br><br>METHOD: One-hundred and fity-two SLSs completed a series of questionnaires tapping attachment models, self-disclosure, social support and PTG in a three-wave study design. <br><br>RESULTS: Attachment models, self-disclosure, and perceived social support at T1 were found to predict PTG levels at T2. Self-disclosure alone predicted PTG at T3. Structural equation modeling analysis revealed that interpersonal factors served as mediators of the relationship between attachment models and PTG beyond the PTG trajectory. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Attachment models play an important role in facilitating PTG among SLSs. Thus, therapeutic interventions based on attachment models of self and other specifically designed to promote a sense of self-worth and confidence in others may be valuable in facilitating growth among SLSs.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0021-9762",
doi="10.1002/jclp.23204",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jclp.23204"
}