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Although the negative consequences of trauma have been well researched and described, posttraumatic growth has only recently come to the attention of researchers. This paper considers whether children (aged 7–18 years) who have been involved in a road traffic accident can experience posttraumatic growth outcomes. From 158 children who took part in an interview, qualitative analysis of interview notes found that 67 (42%) reported some aspect of posttraumatic growth, most notably in terms of their philosophy of life. Of these, 25 (37%) were also assessed as experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder.
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Salter, E., Stallard, P. Posttraumatic Growth in Child Survivors of a Road Traffic Accident. J Trauma Stress 17, 335–340 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:JOTS.0000038482.53911.01
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