Date of Award
January 2017
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Document Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Psychology
First Advisor
Theresa Botts
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Second Advisor
Richard Osbaldiston
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Third Advisor
Melinda M. Moore
Department Affiliation
Psychology
Abstract
The current study sought to explore the relationship between one's family environment and reported posttraumatic growth. Participants were 197 EKU undergraduate intro to psychology students. They voluntarily took an online survey for course credit. Types and frequency of trauma was recorded using the Life Events Checklist. The Posttraumatic Growth Index was used to measure posttraumatic growth, the Family environment scale was used to assess qualities of family life, and the Big Five Inventory was used to control for personality traits. Results did not support the hypothesis, however, significant correlations with the Moral Religious subscale of the FES as well as neuroticism and openness factors of the BFI were found. Implications of these results are discussed.
Copyright
Copyright 2017 Brian Keller
Recommended Citation
Keller, Brian, "Posttraumatic Growth As It Relates To Family Environment" (2017). Online Theses and Dissertations. 536.
https://encompass.eku.edu/etd/536
