Fostering Posttraumatic Growth in Individuals with Disabilities: Implications from the COVID-19 Experience

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dc.contributor.authorSimsek, Zeynep
dc.contributor.authorYavuz, Bahar
dc.date.accessioned2026-04-04T18:55:25Z
dc.date.available2026-04-04T18:55:25Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.departmentİstanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractThis study investigates the determinants of posttraumatic growth (PTG) among individuals with disabilities during the pandemic Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) to inform inclusive practice development. A cross-sectional survey of 146 adults with disabilities was conducted, and the research analyzed the role of sociodemographic, psychological, and resilience-related variables in shaping PTG outcomes. The study's findings suggest heightened growth in personal strength and new possibilities. Multiple regression analyses reveal that income sufficiency, traumatic exposure, educational attainment, family cohesion, and self-perception significantly predict PTG. Despite considerable mental health needs, access to services remained limited for nearly half of those seeking support. The findings underscore the necessity for disability-inclusive service systems governance that integrates mental health services, fosters social connectedness, and empowers individuals with disabilities to articulate their needs and exercise agency. A strengths-based and human rights-aligned policy framework is essential for advancing psychological resilience and equity in post-crisis recovery.
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s41134-025-00424-5
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s41134-025-00424-5
dc.identifier.issn2365-1792
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-105028166749
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1007/s41134-025-00424-5
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11411/10418
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001665534700001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ3
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSpringer Int Publ Ag
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Human Rights and Social Work
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.snmzKA_WoS_20260402
dc.snmzKA_Scopus_20260402
dc.subjectPosttraumatic Growth
dc.subjectDisability
dc.subjectCovid-19
dc.subjectResilience
dc.subjectMental Health
dc.subjectInclusion
dc.subjectStrengths-Based Approach
dc.subjectSocial Work
dc.titleFostering Posttraumatic Growth in Individuals with Disabilities: Implications from the COVID-19 Experience
dc.typeArticle

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