Posttraumatic growth in survivors of domestic abuse in Scotland

Domestic Abuse (DA) is a worldwide social issue that affects one in three women. Survivors of DA experience multiple traumatic experiences over a prolonged period of time. Until recently, research into the post-traumatic experiences of survivors of DA has focused on negative psychological outcomes. However, evidence suggests that survivors of DA can experience Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). While there has been increased interest in this field of study, there is little information available on the reliability and acceptability of tools used to study PTG in populations of survivors of DA, or on other practical feasibility factors, such as recruitment and support provision. In this chapter, a collaborative approach to identifying potential barriers and increasing acceptability, accessibility, and participation in research on PTG in survivors of DA is presented, and recommendations for best practices are highlighted