The thematic analysis of post traumatic growth

Pages:229-231
Bindu Kumari (Department of Psychology, Hindu Girls College, Sonepat, Haryana)
Rajbir Singh (Department of Psychology, M.D.U., Rohtak, Haryana)

Post traumatic Growth (PTG) is a positive change that occurs as a result of major life traumatic events. The goal of the study is to identify the domains of Post Traumatic Growth in women. A projective technique Early Memory Procedure (EMP) is used and the participants narrated early life memories which resulted in identifying the themes related to Post Traumatic Growth. The study supported the domains of Calhoun & Tedeschi Post Traumatic Growth study and Relating to others, New Possibilities, Personal Strength, Spiritual Change & Appreciation of life emerged as major themes for Post Traumatic Growth.