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Published in: BMC Psychiatry 1/2020

Open Access 01-12-2020 | Schizophrenia | Research article

Perceived facilitators and predictors of positive change and posttraumatic growth following a first episode of psychosis: a mixed methods study using a convergent design

Authors: Gerald Jordan, Ashok Malla, Srividya N. Iyer

Published in: BMC Psychiatry | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Background

This study aimed to identify predictors and perceived facilitators of positive change and posttraumatic growth in persons with a first episode of psychosis using a mixed methods convergent design.

Methods

In the quantitative component, 94 participants completed measures of posttraumatic growth and predictors of posttraumatic growth. The qualitative component involved in-depth interviews with 12 participants.

Results

Quantitative results revealed that being hospitalized for psychosis, spiritual coping, positive reframing and subjective recovery were significant predictors of posttraumatic growth. Qualitative findings revealed that positive change was perceived to be facilitated by the psychosis itself; receiving mental health services; drawing on personal and social resources and strategies; healing and recovering; a meaning-making and knowledge gaining process; and normative developmental processes.

Conclusions

Posttraumatic growth following a first episode of psychosis may therefore be facilitated by complex person-environment interactions.
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Metadata
Title
Perceived facilitators and predictors of positive change and posttraumatic growth following a first episode of psychosis: a mixed methods study using a convergent design
Authors
Gerald Jordan
Ashok Malla
Srividya N. Iyer
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Keyword
Schizophrenia
Published in
BMC Psychiatry / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-020-02693-y

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