Depression and Post-Traumatic Growth among Adults Following the Covid-19 Pandemic

Kübra Kale; Süleyman Barbaros Yalçın

doi:10.54535/rep.1816477

Depression and Post-Traumatic Growth among Adults Following the Covid-19 Pandemic

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the levels of depression and post-traumatic growth (PTG) among adults after the Covid-19 pandemic. A descriptive research design was employed. The study group, reached through convenience sampling, consisted of 368 participants (86 males, 282 females; mean age=29). Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory. > Analysis revealed that PTG levels differed significantly by education level, while depression scores varied according to marital and socioeconomic status. A negative correlation was found between depression and specific PTG sub-dimensions. Notably, higher anxiety during the pandemic was associated with higher post-traumatic growth. Participants reported increased boredom, fatigue, and changes in sleep/eating habits, while adopting social media usage, artistic engagement, and exercise as coping strategies. These findings suggest that while the pandemic increased depressive symptoms for some, anxiety also catalyzed growth, highlighting the need for targeted psychosocial interventions based on demographic variables.

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English

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Trauma Psychology

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Research Article

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Kübra Kale ^*
0000-0002-9892-5188
Türkiye

Süleyman Barbaros Yalçın
0000-0002-5660-5581
Türkiye

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December 23, 2025

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December 23, 2025

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November 3, 2025

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December 16, 2025

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Year 2025 Volume: 9 Number: 2

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https://doi.org/10.54535/rep.1816477

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Kale, K., & Yalçın, S. B. (2025). Depression and Post-Traumatic Growth among Adults Following the Covid-19 Pandemic. Research on Education and Psychology, 9(2), 523-539. https://doi.org/10.54535/rep.1816477