Exploring the Psychological Benefits of Hardship A Critical Reassessment of Posttraumatic Growth /

• Main Authors: Jayawickreme, Eranda (Author), Blackie, Laura E.R (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Psychology,
• Subjects: Psychology.; Clinical psychology.; Psychology > Methodology.; Psychological measurement.; Personality.; Social psychology.; Personality and Social Psychology.; Clinical Psychology.; Psychological Methods/Evaluation.

Can adversity lead to enduring positive change across the lifespan? Providing a thoughtful and considered exploration of this question, this book presents a critical reassessment of posttraumatic growth, based on correcting prior theoretical and methodological limitations in the current research. It...