A Mixed-Method Analysis of Posttrauma Outcomes: Trauma Severity and Social Support from a Psychotherapeutic Perspective

While research has focused on the difficulties faced in adapting to life following the experiences of a traumatic event, limited research has examined positive legacies of incorporating a traumatic experience into life posttrauma. This study uses quantitative and qualitative data (N = 218) to examine the effect that trauma severity and social support have on posttrauma outcomes. Individuals’ perceptions of their traumatic experiences and the...