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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Post traumatic growth among Iraqi refugees in the United States

Makttoof, Hameed

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/125647

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Title
Post traumatic growth among Iraqi refugees in the United States
Author(s)
Makttoof, Hameed
Issue Date
2024-07-18
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Neville, Helen
Department of Study
Educational Psychology
Discipline
Educational Psychology
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
  • refugees
  • immigrants
  • post-traumatic growth
  • iraqi
  • iraq
  • war
  • trauma
Abstract
This study investigated factors associated with post-traumatic growth (PTG), including demographic variables and exposure to trauma, among 107 Iraqi refugees in the United States who experienced the 2003 conflict. It was hypothesized that demographic factors (i.e., gender and years in the U.S.) and higher levels of trauma exposure would be associated with greater PTG. Findings from zero-order correlations indicated that years in the U.S. were associated with PTG among Iraqi refugees. Notably, living in the U.S. for a longer period of time was significantly and negatively associated with Appreciation of Life (r = -.24, p < .05) as part of the Post Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI). Men reported greater levels of PTG than women in this sample. Additionally, findings from canonical correlations analysis suggested that trauma experiences were related to PTG dimensions of skills and talents, physical, emotional, and spiritual crises, indicating that greater trauma in these areas was linked to lower PTG. This research provides insights into the psychological resilience and growth potential of this population, which in turn may inform the development of tailored interventions and support systems that can aid in their healing and recovery. The limitations of the study and future research directions are outlined.
Graduation Semester
2024-08
Type of Resource
Thesis
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/125647
Copyright and License Information
Copyright 2024 Hameed Makttoof

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