Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma

Post-traumatic growth and perceived social support in young adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Khadigesadat Kazemi 1
Hooman Esfahani 2
Hadis Amiri 3
Asghar Tavan 3
Hojjat Farahmandnia 3

1 Department of Nursing, Faculty of nursing, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran

2 Clinical Research Development Unit, Ayatollah Kashani Hospital, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, Shahrekord, Iran

3 Health in Disasters and Emergencies Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran

https://doi.org/10.34172/jept.2022.27
Abstract
Objectives: Pandemics would certainly have a negative impact on mental health. Positive
modifications as well as negative alterations have been documented in earlier viral
pandemic according to previous investigations. Teenagers face a variety of challenges
during adolescence. Adolescents may become more concerned if this time coincides with
other worries. This study aims to investigate the positive changes that occur in a young
adolescent’s life after COVID-19 pandemic, and to see how they relate to perceived social
support.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on adolescents who were randomly
selected from high schools in Kerman, Iran 2020 during the COVID-19. the sample size
was 108 and for sampling wes used multi-stage random sampling at the end the data was
analyzed by Pearson correlation test. Demographic information, the Multidimensional
Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory short form
(PTGI-SF) were used to collect data. The data were subjected to descriptive and analytical
statistical tests (Pearson correlation) using SPSS software version 24.
Results: Statistically a positive correlation was found between the PTG total score and
young homeschooled adolescents, parents working remotely, income loss and COVID-19
experience. Moreover, during the COVID-19 pandemic, a positive association was found
between perceived social support and PTG total scores in young adolescents. There were
also substantial positive connections between the MSPSS subscales and the PTGI overall
score.
Conclusion: Based on the findings, an overall growth in all areas of PTG was observed
during the COVID-19 among young adolescents. Perceived social support scores have a
positive and significant relationship with COVID-19 effects. In the crises we face throughout
life, intimate family members and friends play a significant supporting role in adapting to
these situations

Keywords

Adolescence
COVID-19
SARS-COV-2
Post-traumatic growth
Social support
Subjects
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Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma
Volume 9, Issue 1
January 2023
Pages 38-43

  • Receive Date 19 February 2023

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