Prężność jako wyznacznik pozytywnych i negatywnych konsekwencji doświadczonej sytuacji traumatycznej

Abstract

Experience a traumatic situation usually entails negative consequences in the psychic dimension, including in the form of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, the traumatic experience may also lead to the emergence of positive changes, known as posttraumatic growth (PTG). Among the factors influencing growth after trauma stresses the importance of the individual properties of the man, including resiliency. The aim of the study was to determine the relationship occurring between the resiliency and negative and positive consequences resulting from experiencing a traumatic event. Study involved SO patients after heart transplantation, implantation by-passes or artificial heart valve. The Assessment of Resiliency Scale (SPP-25) of the own design, and the Polish version of The Impact of Event Scale (IES-R) and The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) were used in the study. A key role in the prevention of symptoms of PTSD plays the properties of resiliency, such as optimistic attitude to life and the ability to mobilize themselves in difficult situations. In turn, the positive changes following trauma are related to openness to new experiences and a sense of humor and tolerance for failure and treatment of life as a challenge. Negative and positive effects experienced life events may co-occur with each other.