The Association Between Intergenerational Trauma, Perceived Social Support and Post Traumatic Growth among Young Adults

Year : 2025 | Volume : 02 | Issue : 01 | Page : 1 8
    By

    Ishika Kalra,

  • Rita Kumar,

  1. Master’s Student, Department of Psychology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Professor, Department of Psychology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

This study explores the intricate relationship between intergenerational trauma, perceived social support, and post-traumatic growth (PTG) among young adults in the Indian subcontinent. Drawing on a sample of 199 participants, the research examines how adverse childhood experiences (ACE) transmitted across generations impact individuals’ psychological well-being and their capacity for growth. In particular, the study looks into how perceived social support from friends, family, and other people can help to moderate PTG. Despite expectations, the results indicate weak correlations between intergenerational trauma and both perceived social support and PTG. The findings challenge the notion that childhood adversity directly fosters personal growth, emphasizing the need for more nuanced explorations into the factors that mediate trauma recovery, such as coping strategies and resilience. The study also emphasizes the importance of cultural context, especially in collectivist societies where people’s recovery paths are shaped by the interaction of social norms, shared trauma histories, and familial expectations. The weak associations found indicate that outcomes are significantly shaped by variables other than direct trauma experiences, such as the caliber and accessibility of social support. This study emphasizes how crucial it is to create culturally aware treatment approaches that take into consideration the intricate relationships between trauma transmission, social support networks, and personal development. This study offers important insights for future research and clinical practice by concentrating on the Indian subcontinent, which advances our understanding of how collectivist cultural frameworks affect the transmission of trauma over generations and the possibility of psychological development.

Keywords: Indian subcontinent, Intergenerational trauma, social support, post-traumatic growth, young adults, resilience.

[This article belongs to International Journal of Children ]

How to cite this article:
Ishika Kalra, Rita Kumar. The Association Between Intergenerational Trauma, Perceived Social Support and Post Traumatic Growth among Young Adults. International Journal of Children. 2025; 02(01):1-8.
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Ishika Kalra, Rita Kumar. The Association Between Intergenerational Trauma, Perceived Social Support and Post Traumatic Growth among Young Adults. International Journal of Children. 2025; 02(01):1-8. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijc/article=2025/view=195112


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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 02
Issue 01
Received 23/11/2024
Accepted 24/12/2024
Published 23/01/2025
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