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Educational Engagement as a Psychological Resource for Post-Traumatic Growth in Adults under Prolonged Crisis Cover

Educational Engagement as a Psychological Resource for Post-Traumatic Growth in Adults under Prolonged Crisis

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|Sep 2026

Figures & Tables

Table 1

Indicators of Post-Traumatic Growth in the Experimental and Control Groups

No.Indicator of Post-Traumatic GrowthExperimental Group (n=31) Frequency (%)Control Group (n=31) Frequency (%)Difference Frequency (%)
1Positive cognitive changes54.825.829.0
2Positive emotional changes45.20.045.2
3Positive behavioral changes54.80.054.8
4Optimistic evaluation of life77.477.40.0
5Expansion of social relationships71.048.422.6
6Sense of new personal strength80.048.431.6
7Recognition of new life opportunities83.977.46.5
8Changes in core beliefs87.177.49.7
9Sense of control over one’s life67.745.222.5
10Future orientation67.748.419.3
11Opportunities for personal and creative development83.977.46.5
12Professional development90.396.8−6.5
13Active life position71.025.845.2
Mean71.949.922.0

[i] Note. Values are percentages. Difference = Experimental Group minus Control Group. M = mean.

Table 2

Comparative Analysis of Psychological Assessment Results

No.CriterionExperimental Group (n=31) Mean ScoreControl Group (n=31) Mean Score
1Impact of Event Scale - Revised (IES-R)30.4*39.5**
2Hardiness Survey (Total Score)25.5 / 3617.3 / 36
3Hardiness Survey: Commitment Subscale8.8 (High)5.0 (Moderate)
4Hardiness Survey: Control Subscale8.3 (High)5.0 (Moderate)
5Hardiness Survey: Challenge Subscale8.4 (High)7.3 (Moderate)
6Pearson Correlation (Trauma Severity vs. Hardiness)−0.02−0.98

Note.

* Moderate stress level.

** Very high stress level affecting the immune system and quality of life.

Language: English
Page range: 214 - 228
Submitted on: Jul 11, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 1, 2026
Published on: Sep 10, 2026
Published by: International Platform on Mental Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: Volume open

© 2026 Nataliia Akimova, Maryna Orap, Natalia Tsumarieva, published by International Platform on Mental Health
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.