Observational analysis found deliberate rumination drove 59.5% variance in posttraumatic growth among fire officers, suggesting the need for targeted interventions.
This study aimed to develop and empirically test a posttraumatic growth (PTG) prediction model based on Calhoun and Tedeschi’s PTG model, ultimately providing foundational data for interventions to promote PTG in fire officers. Methods: Data from 335 fire officers were analyzed using self-report questionnaires and statistical tools to identify factors influencing PTG. Analysis using SPSS and AMOS showed the model's fitness met recommended criteria. Direct factors influencing PTG included calling, peer support, and deliberate rumination, with these variables explaining 59.5% of the variance in PTG. Among them, deliberate rumination was the most influential. Organizational support and self-disclosure were found to have indirect effects on PTG through deliberate rumination. The study highlights the need for interventions focusing on PTG rather than just PTSD prevention and offers guidance for developing integrated mental health programs for fire officers.
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