Effects of Trauma Distress on Post-Traumatic Growth: Sequential Mediation of Intrusive and Deliberate Rumination, and the Moderated Mediation Effect of Mentalization

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This research investigates how trauma distress leads to post-traumatic growth, focusing on the mediating roles of intrusive and deliberate rumination, and the moderating effect of mentalization.
Cross-sectional design with 306 adults surveyed online
Self-reported measures were used to assess trauma distress, rumination types, and mentalization
Data analysis conducted to explore mediation and moderation effects
Intrusive and deliberate rumination sequentially mediated the relationship between trauma distress and post-traumatic growth.
A significant moderated mediation effect was found, where mentalization influenced the impact of trauma distress on intrusive rumination.
Findings suggest that intrusive rumination could serve as a cognitive turning point for growth, dependent on levels of mentalization.

Examines rumination's role in post-traumatic growth among adults with trauma exposure, suggesting implications for therapeutic practices.

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