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Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is a line of research which suggests that some individuals can thrive after trauma. Experiences of growth after trauma can lead to more meaningful relationships, a better sense of self, and a changed philosophy of life (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 1996). Despite decades of research, the PTG literature is inconclusive regarding how different variables affect the presence of growth. Two particular variables that have been understudied are the role of trauma type and emotion regulation in PTG outcomes. In addition, PTG has yet to be specifically studied within a Black female sample and has not included culturally specific variables (i.e., Strong Black Woman (SBW) Ideology). In the current study, data were collected from a total of 170 Black women aged 18 and older. Analyses revealed a significant positive correlation between SBW ideology and PTG (r(170)=.24, p |
