Gains without pains? Growth after positive events

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Gains without pains? Growth after positive events

While past research suggests that people experience positive psychological changes after adverse events little is known about psychological changes that happen after positive events. Adult participants (N = 605) went online to complete a new self-report instrument measuring positive psychological changes linked to positive events changes that I provisionally call post-ecstatic growth. Factor analysis indicated that this growth happens in four domains: deeper spirituality increased meaning and purpose in life improved relationships and greater self-esteem. Participants were particularly likely to report growth after events that evoked feelings of inspiration and meaning and events that led them to see new opportunities.

Citation: 
The Journal of Positive Psychology , 2013 Vol. 8, No. 4, 273 – 279

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