DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS OF POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH AMONG MA AL BAROKAH STUDENTS EXPERIENCING GRIEF SYMPTOMS

Nita Anggia Angga Resta, Anandha Putri Rahimsyah, Feida Noorlaila Istia’dah

Abstract


This study aims to describe the general profile of Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) among twelfth-grade students at MA Al-Barokah who experience grief symptoms. The research employed a quantitative descriptive method using the Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) administered to 98 respondents. The results indicated that 20% of students were in the low category, 47% in the moderate category, and 33% in the high category, suggesting that most students experienced a moderate level of PTG. The highest PTG aspect was spiritual change (mean = 3.49; 69.8%), followed by personal strength and new possibilities, while the lowest aspect was appreciation of life (mean = 2.79; 55.8%). Gender-based analysis showed no significant differences in PTG levels between male and female students. These findings suggest that experiences of grief do not always have negative impacts; instead, they can provide opportunities for individuals to experience personal growth, find new meaning, and develop strength and resilience after facing loss.

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Adolescents; Post-Traumatic Growth; Grief

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