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Abstract
Research indicates relationships can support post traumatic growth (PTG) following spinal cord injury (SCI). However, knowledge of this area is limited. Thus, the study aimed to explore the role of relationships and perceived support in PTG development. Eleven semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants who had acquired SCI in adulthood. Constructivist Grounded Theory was utilised for analysis. Tracy’s qualitative markers were used to ensure quality and rigour. Findings showed SCI can disrupt core beliefs, triggering cognitive and behavioural re-evaluation processes to rebuild beliefs, and experience PTG. Three inter-related themes of how relationships support these processes were revealed: ‘a safe place to get back on your feet’; accepting and valuing me and enabling learning and independence. Relationships can support PTG processes through providing emotional safety, enabling exploration of self and supporting self-acceptance. A tentative theoretical model is provided, with implications for PTG theories and recommendations for clinical practice.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Published Online |
Status: | In Press |
Schools: | Schools > Psychology |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
ISSN: | 1359-1053 |
Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 5 February 2025 |
Date of Acceptance: | 13 December 2024 |
Last Modified: | 20 Mar 2025 11:45 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/175955 |
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