New group memberships formed after an acquired brain injury and posttraumatic growth: A prospective study: A prospective study

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Abstract

Predicting positive psychosocial outcomes following an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) remains a challenge. Considerable research demonstrates that social group memberships can have positive effects on psychological well-being, particularly during life transitions. Social group memberships are argued to help people derive a sense of self. This prospective study examined if social group memberships (number of groups and connectedness with groups) could predict posttraumatic growth (PTG) in those affected by ABI. Thirty-six participants (10 females, Mage = 46.56, SD = 11.46) engaged in community rehabilitation services completed measures at two time-points. Mediation analyses demonstrated that the number of new group memberships (groups formed post-injury) predicted greater PTG at time 2, via stronger connectedness with these new group memberships (controlling for initial PTG). The observed results suggest that a focus on developing and strengthening connections with new group memberships may promote positive adjustment after brain injury.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2054-2076
Number of pages23
JournalNeuropsychological Rehabilitation
Volume32
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Keywords

  • ABI
  • Posttraumatic growth
  • SIMIC
  • SIMTIC
  • Social group memberships
  • social identity change

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