The Relationship of Post-Traumatic Growth on Resilience with the Mediation of Self-Compassion and Emotional Suppression in Betrayal Trauma

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 MA student in clinical psychology, Department of Psychology, Neyshabour Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neyshabour, Iran.

2 Bachelor's in Psychology, Department of Psychology, Neyshabour Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neyshabour, Iran

3 MA in General Psychology, Department of Psychology, Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, Iran.

4 Master's student in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, Neyshabur Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neyshabur, Iran

5 MA in General Psychology, Branch Sanandaj, Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj. Iran

6 MA student in clinical psychology, Department of Psychology, Neyshabour Branch, Islamic Azad University, Neyshabour, Iran (Corresponding Author)

Abstract

Introduction: The present study aimed to examine the relationship between post-traumatic growth and resilience, with self-compassion and emotional suppression as mediators, among individuals who have experienced betrayal trauma. 
Methods: This correlational descriptive study included 380 individuals who had experienced betrayal trauma, selected through convenience sampling from the target population. To assess the research variables, the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), Resilience Scale (1), Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), and Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS) were utilized. Data were analyzed using path analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM). The data analysis was conducted using Pearson's correlation test and structural equation modeling with SPSS-26 and AMOS-26 software.
Results: Data analysis revealed that post-traumatic growth was directly and positively associated with resilience. Furthermore, self-compassion acted as a positive mediator, strengthening the relationship between post-traumatic growth and resilience, whereas emotional suppression served as a negative mediator, weakening this relationship (P < 0.001)
Conclusion: The findings emphasize that focusing on self-compassion and managing emotional suppression can enhance resilience in individuals who have experienced betrayal trauma. These factors can be integrated into intervention programs to assist in the recovery of individuals following traumatic experiences.

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Medical Journal of Mashhad university of Medical Sciences
Volume 67, Issue 2
March and April 2024
Pages 422-433

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