Sammanfattning
Posttraumatic growth can be defined
as positive personal changes after highly
challenging events. These changes will
often be reported within one or more
of five thematic areas; personal strength,
appreciation of life, new possibilities,
improved relationships and spirituality.
Previous research has reported significant
relationships among exposure to
potentially traumatizing event, posttraumatic
stress and suicidal behaviour.
Adaptive trajectories related to posttraumatic
growth after encountering
highly challenging events are less
studied. In this paper we explore, by
reviewing empirical research and
theoretical models of suicidal behaviour,
how posttraumatic growth might
be a protective factor for suicidal
behaviour.