Abstract
Objective: The present study aims to investigate whether the
COVID-19 pandemic has had a positive effect on Turkish society in terms
of post-traumatic growth.
Material and Methods: This quantitative, cross-sectional study
employed the survey model. Prior to the research, all permissions were
obtained, and the participants were informed.
Results: More than half of the participants stated that they
felt worried due to the pandemic. Similarly, more than half reported
that they had treated COVID-19 at home. Those who reported that they
were unemployed, those who thought their mental health was affected, and
those who reported that they felt worried due to the pandemic scored
high on the post-traumatic growth inventory.
Conclusions: Some sociodemographic characteristics led to
differences in the participants’ scores from the post-traumatic growth
inventory.
Keywords: Turkey, post-traumatic growth, sociodemographic
characteristics, COVID-19