Examination of the Relationship Between Post-Traumatic Growth and Social Support and Life Satisfaction in Wounded Veterans in Turkey

Abstract

Aim: This study aims to examine the effects of social support and life satisfaction on post-traumatic growth in wounded veterans in Turkey.Methods: 1175 wounded veterans participated in the cross-sectional study. The sociodemographic questionnaire, the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale were used to collect data. Data were analyzed via SPSS.Results: The results of the study show that the mean age is 43.04 +/- 7.36. The participants are low in education and socioeconomic level. The mean of the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory score is 43.44 +/- 21.18, the mean of the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support score is 50.01 +/- 15.23, and the mean of the Satisfaction With Life Scale score is 9.86 +/- 4.04. The results of the study show that there is a positive relationship between social support and life satisfaction and post-traumatic growth.Conclusion: It can be suggested to develop psychosocial intervention strategies and service delivery systems to promote the life satisfaction, social support mechanisms of wounded veterans.