ArticleEuropean journal of psychotraumatology2026
Bridging symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder, complex posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth: a network analysis.
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Abstract
backgroundImproving our understanding of the symptom-level relationships among posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), and posttraumatic growth (PTG) holds promise for identifying opportunities for effective interventions.
objectiveWe sought to better understand the network of relationships among symptoms of PTSD and CPTSD, and features of PTG.
methodAn international online sample of adults who endorsed the experience of at least one traumatic experience (
resultsData and code used for the present analyses are available for verification and further research, consistent with FAIR principles. Stability indices and invariance tests across the one-month interval provided confidence that the network is robust and that the magnitude of edges can be meaningfully interpreted. A majority of the edges between PTSD symptoms and PTG were positive, whereas the majority of edges between CPTSD-specific symptoms and PTG were negative. Bootstrap tests identified symptoms with significantly greater bridge strength than others. These included intrusive memories/images, avoidance of external reminders of trauma, difficulties feeling close to others and changed priorities of what is important in life.
conclusionsIf further research confirms that these relationships are causal, then there is the intriguing possibility that reducing PTSD symptoms may have the paradoxical effect of potentially undermining PTG. To best promote PTG alongside PTSD/CPTSD, our findings suggest that CPTSD-specific symptoms are more promising intervention targets than PTSD symptoms.
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