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The relationship between positive and negative stress and posttraumatic growth in university students: the mediating role of resilience
Author(s)
Serpa-Barrientos, Antonio
National University of San Marcos
Matalinares-Calvet, Maria Luisa
National University of San Marcos
Acosta, Ana Gloria Díaz
National University of San Marcos
Fernández, Ana Cecilia Pareja
National University of San Marcos
Diaz de Cabrera, Luisa Hortensia Rivas
National University of San Marcos
Albites, Flor María Ayala
Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán
Date Issued
20 de octubre de 2023
Type
Article
Publisher
BioMed Central Ltd
Volume
11
Issue
1
Series/Report No.
BMC Psychology
Contained in
BMC Psychology
ISSN
2050-7283
Abstract
Background Information on understanding the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between posttraumatic growth (PTG) and positive and negative stress among students is limited. The objective of this research was to evaluate the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between positive and negative stress and PTG in university students. Methods The research was carried out using an associative strategy with an empirical approach and explanatory design, with a sample of 507 participants whose average age was 22.38 years ( = 3.758), the sample was mostly composed of women (70.4%). Results The results allow us to describe that resilience plays a complete mediating role in the relationship between negative stress and PTG. On the other hand, mediation was partial when resilience mediated the relationship between positive stress and PTG. In addition, multigroup invariance analyses according to gender and geographic context show that there is no difference in males, females, and the region where they reside. Conclusion In conclusion, the hypothesis that resilience fulfills the mediating function is ratified.