The role of coping strategies in post-traumatic growth among syrian refugees: A structural equation model

Acar B, Acar İH, Alhiraki OA, Fahham O, Erim Y, Acarturk C (2021)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2021

Journal

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Book Volume: 18

Article Number: 8829

Journal Issue: 16

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18168829

Abstract

The Syrian conflict has led to a mass migration of Syrians to other countries and exposed them to many possible traumatic events and stressors in their country of origin and in the resettlement process. The possibility of positive psychological effects of adverse life events is less documented among Syrian refugees. Thus, the current study aimed to develop preliminary evidence for the identifying factors: traumatic experiences, post-migration stressors and coping strategies that are associated with post-traumatic growth (PTG) of Syrian refugees residing in Turkey. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used in the current study to assess the associations among these factors. Data were obtained from Syrian refugees residing in the governorates of Hatay and Mardin. A total of 528 Syrians, aged between 18–77 years (M = 35.60, SD = 11.65) participated in this cross-sectional study. Results from the SEM indicated that past traumatic experiences and post-migration stressors were indirectly related to PTG. The results from the current study provide support for that the association between refugees’ traumatic experiences, post-migration stressors and PTG appear to be explained through the presence of coping strategies which could be addressed in the psychotherapies and psychosocial interventions for refugees to promote positive psychological change. Future studies should address the effects of post-migration stressors on PTG in detail.

Authors with CRIS profile

Yesim Erim Professur für Psychosomatik und Psychotherapie

Involved external institutions

Koç-Universität (KU) TR Turkey (TR) Özyeğin University / Özyeğin Üniversitesi TR Turkey (TR) Bab Al-Hawa Hospital (BHH) SY Syrian Arab Republic (SY)

How to cite

APA:

Acar, B., Acar, İ.H., Alhiraki, O.A., Fahham, O., Erim, Y., & Acarturk, C. (2021). The role of coping strategies in post-traumatic growth among syrian refugees: A structural equation model. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(16). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18168829

MLA:

Acar, Busra, et al. "The role of coping strategies in post-traumatic growth among syrian refugees: A structural equation model." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18.16 (2021).

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