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Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Vol. 20, No. 2, 242-250 (2005)
DOI: 10.1177/0886260504267746
© 2005 SAGE Publications

Possibilities of the Positive Following Violence and Trauma

Informing the Coming Decade of Research

Amy L. Ai

University of Washington

Crystal L. Park

University of Connecticut

The effects of trauma and violence may be better understood by taking a broader perspective that includes resilience and recovery as well as damage and symptomatology. Based on this broader view, this article describes three interrelated, cutting-edge trends in mental health research: (a) the positive psychology movement, (b) the recognition of the role of spirituality and religion in health and well-being, and (c) stress-related growth. The integration of these trends into mainstream studies of trauma and violence will provide a counterbalance to the predominant orientation of victimization and pathology currently evidenced in the literature. All three have important implications for survivors of violence and trauma.

Key Words: mental health research • positive psychology • spirituality • religion • stress-related growth • violence • trauma


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