Associations Between Social Reactions to Sexual Assault Disclosure, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, and Posttraumatic Growth - 23/08/26
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Abstract |
Sexual assault disclosures often elicit negative and positive reactions, which may relate respectively to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms and posttraumatic growth. Clarifying how these reactions shape victims’ adjustment over time is essential for improving clinical and social practices.
Aim |
This study examined cross‑sectional and longitudinal associations between negative social reactions and PTSD symptoms, and between positive social reactions and PTG.
Method |
A community sample of 97 participants who disclosed a sexual assault completed the Social Reactions Questionnaire , the PTSD Checklist for DSM‑5 , and the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory at three assessments spaced six months apart. Cross‑lagged panel models tested associations.
Results |
Negative reactions were associated with PTSD symptoms cross‑sectionally but did not predict them longitudinally. Positive reactions were linked to PTG cross‑sectionally and preliminary results suggest that this link may also emerge over time.
Conclusion |
Findings show no prospective effect of negative reactions on PTSD but indicate that positive reactions may precede PTG, highlighting the need to promote positive reactions.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Sexual assault, Posttraumatic stress disorder, Posttraumatic growth, Social reactions
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