Author: Amna Arif
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Kausar
Degree: MPhil
Year: (2009 – 2011)
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present research aimed to investigate the level of resilience, post traumatic growth and coping strategies used by flood survivors in response to the flood 2010. It was hypothesized that: a) there is relationship between resilience, post traumatic growth and coping strategies used by flood survivors; b) there are gender differences in the level of resilience, post traumatic growth and coping strategies used by flood survivors. Co-relational research design was used. Sample was drawn by using convenient sampling strategy. The sample composed of 100 flood survivors from distant areas of district Rahim Yar Khan. Resilience checklist, Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ) and Post Traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) were administered on individual participants. Data was analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Independent Samples t- test analysis. The results indicated significant positive relationship between resilience, post traumatic growth and coping strategies. There were no significant gender differences in resilience, post traumatic growth and coping strategies.
Keywords: resilience, posttraumatic growth, coping strategies, flood survivors.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
