Posttraumatic Growth and HIV: A Study on Associations of Stigma and Social Support |
| |
| Authors: | Melissa Zeligman Sejal M Barden W Bryce Hagedorn |
| |
| Institution: | 1. Department of Counseling and Psychological ServicesGeorgia State University;2. Department of Child, Family, and Community SciencesUniversity of Central Florida |
| |
| Abstract: | The present study investigated the influence of HIV‐related stigma and social support on posttraumatic growth (PTG) in adults with HIV (N = 126). The study examined if social support moderated the relationship between stigma and PTG. Results from the study revealed that the predictor variables contributed significantly to PTG following an HIV diagnosis; however, no significant interaction effect between the 2 variables was found. Implications for counselors and directions for future research are provided. |
| |
| Keywords: | HIV posttraumatic growth stigma social support |
|
