Parenting a child with a chronic illness presents a complex journey marked by various challenges, along with possible personal growth following these challenges. In this systematic review we present three meta-analyses, in order to examine the associations of post-traumatic growth (PTG) among parents of children with diverse chronic illnesses, and psychological distress, social support, and resilience. Analyzing 34 studies encompassing a total of 5328 parents, the results reveal several key findings. First, PTG was found to be prevalent among the parents. Second, there was no significant correlation between PTG and psychological distress, suggesting that these two processes may exist independently. Third, a positive correlation was observed between PTG and both social support and resilience-related factors, underscoring the role of these factors in fostering growth among parents of children with chronic illnesses. Additionally, illness type emerged as a moderator, affecting the strength of the above-mentioned correlations with PTG. Specifically, in the case of psychiatric illnesses, correlations of PTG with social support and resilience were stronger than in the context of other illnesses. Overall, this review emphasizes the significance of recognizing and addressing PTG correlates among parents of children with chronic illnesses, offering insights for clinical practice.

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创伤后成长与慢性病儿童父母的相关性：系统评价和荟萃分析


养育患有慢性疾病的孩子是一个复杂的旅程，充满各种挑战，以及这些挑战后可能出现的个人成长。在这篇系统综述中，我们提出了三项荟萃分析，以研究患有多种慢性病的儿童的父母的创伤后成长（PTG）与心理困扰、社会支持和复原力之间的关系。分析了 34 项涉及 5328 名家长的研究，结果揭示了几个关键发现。首先，PTG被发现在父母中普遍存在。其次，PTG与心理困扰之间没有显着相关性，表明这两个过程可能独立存在。第三，PTG 与社会支持和复原力相关因素之间存在正相关，强调了这些因素在促进慢性病儿童父母成长方面的作用。此外，疾病类型成为调节因素，影响上述与 PTG 相关性的强度。具体来说，在精神疾病的情况下，PTG 与社会支持和复原力的相关性比其他疾病更强。总体而言，本综述强调了认识和解决慢性病儿童父母之间 PTG 相关性的重要性，为临床实践提供了见解。