KMAN Publication Inc. (KMANPUB) Journal of Adolescent and Youth Psychological Studies (JAYPS) 2981-2526 6 Serial Number 38 2025 10 10 Exploring the Psychological Dimensions of Post-Traumatic Growth among Youth Exposed to Adversity Exploring the Psychological Dimensions of Post-Traumatic Growth among Youth Exposed to Adversity 1 11 10.61838/kman.jayps.4643 EN Journal Article 2025 06 15 <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Objective:</strong> The objective of this study was to explore and interpret the psychological dimensions of post-traumatic growth (PTG) among Hungarian youth who have experienced adversity, focusing on how they reconstruct identity, relationships, meaning, and resilience through lived experiences.</p> <p><strong>Methods and Materials: </strong>This qualitative study employed a phenomenological design to understand adolescents’ and young adults’ subjective experiences of growth after trauma. A purposive sample of 18 Hungarian participants aged 17–25 years, each having experienced significant adversity such as family conflict, bereavement, illness, or socioeconomic hardship, was selected. Data were gathered through semi-structured, in-depth interviews lasting 60–90 minutes and continued until theoretical saturation was reached. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed thematically using NVivo 14 software. The analysis followed Braun and Clarke’s six-phase framework, incorporating open, axial, and selective coding to identify key psychological dimensions of PTG. Trustworthiness was ensured through member checking, peer debriefing, and an audit trail of analytic decisions.</p> <p><strong>Findings: </strong>Data analysis revealed four overarching dimensions of post-traumatic growth: (1) Reconstructing self-identity—youth reported enhanced self-awareness, emotional maturity, and value reorientation; (2) Strengthened interpersonal relationships—participants demonstrated increased empathy, family reconnection, and social responsibility; (3) Meaning-making and spiritual growth—adolescents engaged in existential reflection, gratitude, and spiritual or mindful coping; and (4) Resilience and future orientation—youth developed adaptive coping skills, self-efficacy, and forward-looking motivation. These findings highlight PTG as a multidimensional process integrating cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation, and relational transformation within sociocultural contexts.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study concludes that post-traumatic growth among Hungarian youth represents a transformative journey characterized by self-redefinition, relational strengthening, and renewed purpose.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> https://journals.kmanpub.com/index.php/jayps/article/download/4643/8518