TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2013//
TI  - Combat exposure, unit cohesion, and demographic characteristics of soldiers reporting posttraumatic growth
JO  - Journal of loss and trauma
A1  - Mitchell, Mary M.
A1  - Gallaway, M. Shayne
A1  - Millikan, Amy M.
A1  - Bell, Michael R.
SP  - 383
EP  - 395
VL  - 18
IS  - 5
N2  - Posttraumatic growth (PTG) refers to the positive cognitive, spiritual, emotional, and social changes that can occur after a traumatic experience. The current study uses data from 1,663 soldiers who participated in a voluntary survey 6 months after redeployment. The purpose of this study was to predict posttraumatic growth from combat exposure, unit cohesion, and demographic characteristics. We found that greater combat exposure and stronger unit cohesion were associated with more PTG. Being married, a minority, and a junior enlisted soldier were also predictive of greater PTG. Our study defines a group of soldiers with low PTG who are at risk for adverse psychosocial problems. Our results suggest that unit cohesion could be targeted and strengthened to improve PTG.<p />
LA  - en
SN  - 1532-5024
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2013.768847
ID  - ref1
ER  -