The Impact of Stress Resilience on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Personal Growth in Combatants
The Impact of Stress Resilience on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Personal Growth in Combatants
Avagimyan Hayk, Stepanyan Lilit
Summary
Key words: combat stress, trauma intensity, traumatization, combatants, coping strategies, temporal factors
This article examines the influence of stress resilience on combatants, focusing on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and post-traumatic personal growth (PTPG). The study compares military personnel who participated in combat operations with those who did not, aiming to determine how stress resilience modifies trauma outcomes. Analysis of the interaction between stress resilience and trauma indicates that high resilience reduces PTSD symptoms and promotes personal growth, particularly among combatants. Theoretical insights show that the combination of resilience and adaptive coping strategies guides post-traumatic recovery. Experimental findings reveal that the intensity of experienced trauma significantly affects these processes. Among combatants, personal growth is most evident in strength and the re-evaluation of life’s meaning, while among non-combatants display a stronger positive outlook on the future. The study also offers practical recommendations for psychological rehabilitation, advocating differentiated approaches that address the specific needs of each group. Overall, the research highlights the ambivalent nature of trauma as both a source of vulnerability and an opportunity for personal development.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58726/27382915-2026.1hs-302