Conclusion
In conclusion, the study found that socio-demographic characteristics
were important in post-traumatic growth. The study also determined that
the importance given to “preventive public health measures” increased
after the pandemic. It is recommended to conduct further research in the
context of different cultures and different samples.
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Table 1: Some characteristics of the participants (N = 106)