Exploring Post Traumatic Growth and its associated factors among
Nursing Students at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University:
a concurrent mixed method study
Introduction
Post-traumatic growth is a theory that
describes types of positivity
Developmental changes that occur as a
result of trauma. He asserts that those
who experience psychological distress in
the aftermath of difficult situations often
experience positive subsequent growth.
This study investigate post-traumatic
growth (PTG) of nursing students. It may
help them develop resilience skills from
past experiences that will lead to dealing
with difficult situations in the future and
that have a direct impact on the student's
performance.
Previous research has shown that nursing
students are at risk of experiencing
traumatic events during their clinical
training, which can have negative effects
on their mental health and well-being.
However, little is known about the
prevalence and nature of PTG among
nursing students, or how it might be
promoted to improve their mental health
and well-being. This study aims to fill this
gap in the literature by exploring PTG
among nursing students at the College of
Nursing at Princess Nora bint
Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, Saudi
Arabia. In doing so, it seeks to contribute
to a better understanding of the potential
benefits of PTG for nursing students and
to inform interventions to enhance PTG
and improve their mental health and well-
being.
Trauma experience profile
Methodology
A Concurrent mixed method designed by
Creswell was used in this study, including
Descriptive correlational (quantitative) and
descriptive phenomenology (qualitative).
The sample of the study was a
convenience sample including 299
undergraduate nursing students at
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman
University (PNU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The data was tabulated, interpreted, and
statistically analyzed
Ahutors: Donya saad , Aseel saleh , Fay nawaf,
Amirah Madallah , Deema Khalid , Fatima
Hassan , Renad Ghazi , Rawan Mohammed
purpose
The purpose of the study is to investigate
post-traumatic growth (PTG) for nursing
students and explore its associated factors
at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman
University. The study aims to help nursing
students develop resilience skills from prior
experiences that will lead to coping with
challenging situations in the future, which
has a direct impact on their performance.
Results
The results revealed that a significant
proportion of nursing students, regardless
of their trauma history demonstrated
various levels of post-traumatic growth.
These findings highlighted the potential for
individuals to experience growth and
progress following adversity, regardless of
their background, and suggest the
importance of addressing trauma in
nursing education
Recency of experience
of the nursing students
Percentage and distribution Resources that are available for
of life aspects that changed PTG / what is the resources that
after recovery form trauma. help you develop PTG.
Conclusion
Nursing students demonstrate post traumatic
growth, with the majority falling in the low to
moderate range. The overall PTG inventory
score was moderate, except for spiritual
change, and there was no significant
association between academic level or
academic performance and PTG inventory.
Trauma can lead to growth and progress
regardless of background suggesting the
importance of addressing trauma in nursing
education. Recommendations: Future
research should explore additional predictors
of posttraumatic growth, such as social
support, coping mechanisms, meaning-
making processes, and access to mental
health resources, and replicate the study with
larger and more diverse samples.
References
1. Salem, S., Alosaimi, D., Aladwani, A.,
Alotaibi, F., Alshammari, A., Alzhrani , F.,
Almutairi , R., Almalki , R., & Alwehaibi ,
D.(2023). Exploring Post Traumatic
Growth and its associated factors among
Nursing Students at Princess Nourah
Bint Abdulrahman University: a
concurrent mixed method study.
2. Tedeschi, R. G., & Calhoun, L. G. (1996).
The posttraumatic growth inventory:
measuring the positive legacy of trauma.
Journal of Traumatic Stress, 9(3), 455-
471.
3. Park, C. L., Cohen, L. H., & Murch, R. L.
(1996). Assessment and prediction of
stress-related growth. Journal of
Personality, 64(1), 71-105.
4. Linley, P. A., & Joseph, S. (2004).
Positive change following trauma and
adversity: a review. Journal of Traumatic
Stress, 17(1), 11-21.
Supervised by: Dr.
Safaa Gaber. Salem
Exploring Post Traumatic Growth and its associated factors among
Nursing Students at Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University:
a concurrent mixed method study
Introduction
The study aims to investigate post-
traumatic growth (PTG) and its associated
factors among nursing students at
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman
University. The background of the study is
that PTG is a theory that describes the
types of positive growth changes that
occur as a result of trauma, and few
studies have explored it among nursing
students. The objective of the study is to
help nursing students develop resilience
skills from prior experiences that will lead
to coping with challenging situations in the
future, which has a direct impact on their
performance.
Research Questions
1. What is the level of post-traumatic
growth experienced by nursing
students at Princess Nourah Bint
Abdulrahman University College of
Nursing?
2. What factors contribute to post-
traumatic growth among nursing
students at Princess Nourah Bint
Abdulrahman University College of
Nursing?
3. Is there a significant difference in post-
traumatic growth levels between
different academic years or marital
status among nursing students at
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman
University College of Nursing?
Significance of the study
The significance of the study is that focuses on
post-traumatic growth (PTG) among nursing
students, an underexplored area in research. It
investigates PTG prevalence and characteristics
among nursing students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The findings could inform interventions to enhance
mental health and well-being among nursing
students. Additionally, it may contribute to
understanding how PTG fosters resilience skills,
impacting students' clinical performance. Overall,
this study has the potential to advance knowledge
and practice in PTG among nursing students.
Ahutors: Donya saad , Aseel saleh , Fay nawaf,
Amirah Madallah , Deema Khalid , Fatima
Hassan , Renad Ghazi , Rawan Mohammed
Hypotheses
1. Nursing students at Princess Nourah
Bint Abdulrahman University College of
Nursing will experience moderate levels of
post-traumatic growth.
2. Social support, cognitive processing,
and spirituality will be significant predictors
of post-traumatic growth among nursing
students at Princess Nourah Bint
Abdulrahman University College of
Nursing.
3. There will be no significant difference in
post-traumatic growth levels between
different academic years or marital status
among nursing students at Princess
Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
College of Nursing.
method
Design: This study used a quantitative
research design to investigate post-
traumatic growth (PTG) and its associated
factors among nursing students at
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman
University College of Nursing.
Population and Sample: The population for
this study was nursing students at Princess
Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
College of Nursing. The sample consisted
of 300 nursing students who completed an
online survey using the Post-Traumatic
Growth Inventory (PTGI).
Instruments/Materials/Intervention: The
survey used in this study was the Post-
Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), which
is a self-report measure that assesses
positive changes that occur as a result of
trauma. The PTGI consists of 21 items that
measure five domains of post-traumatic
growth: relating to others, new possibilities,
personal strength, spiritual change, and
appreciation of life. In addition to the PTGI,
the survey also collected demographic
information such as age, program, marital
status, academic year, and GPA.
Data Analysis
This study used both quantitative and
qualitative data analysis methods to explore
post-traumatic growth (PTG) among nursing
students at Princess Nourah Bint
Abdulrahman University College of Nursing in
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study collected
data from 300 nursing students using an
online survey that included the Post-
Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) and
demographic questions. Descriptive and
inferential statistics were used to analyze the
quantitative data, including t-tests, ANOVA,
and multiple regression analysis. Thematic
analysis was used to analyze the qualitative
data collected from open-ended questions in
the survey. Ethical considerations were taken
into account throughout the study, including
obtaining ethical approval, informed consent,
confidentiality, anonymity, and allowing
participants to withdraw from the study at any
time without penalty or loss of benefits.
Refrences
1. Salem, S., Alosaimi, D., Aladwani, A.,
Alotaibi, F., Alshammari, A., Alzhrani , F.,
Almutairi , R., Almalki , R., & Alwehaibi ,
D.(2023). Exploring Post Traumatic
Growth and its associated factors among
Nursing Students at Princess Nourah
Bint Abdulrahman University: a
concurrent mixed method study.
2. Tedeschi, R. G., & Calhoun, L. G. (1996).
The posttraumatic growth inventory:
measuring the positive legacy of trauma.
Journal of Traumatic Stress, 9(3), 455-
471.
3. Park, C. L., Cohen, L. H., & Murch, R. L.
(1996). Assessment and prediction of
stress-related growth. Journal of
Personality, 64(1), 71-105.
4. Linley, P. A., & Joseph, S. (2004).
Positive change following trauma and
adversity: a review. Journal of Traumatic
Stress, 17(1), 11-21.
Supervised by: Dr.
Safaa Gaber. Salem