From trauma to transformation: How potentially traumatic military experiences, PTSD symptoms, and psychological strengths shape posttraumatic growth in Israeli female veterans.

Key Points

• Examine how military trauma, PTSD symptoms, and psychological strengths affect posttraumatic growth in female veterans.
• Analyzed the relationship between military experiences and posttraumatic growth.
• Investigated correlations between PTSD symptoms and psychological strengths.
• Evaluated intervention strategies focusing on strength-based approaches.
• Psychological strengths significantly correlated with higher levels of posttraumatic growth.
• Military trauma was both a source of distress and a catalyst for personal development.
• Strength-based interventions showed promise in enhancing hope and resilience.