Post-Traumatic Growth among Older People after the Forced Lockdown for the COVID–19 Pandemic

Abstract We explored post-traumatic growth (PTG) in older adults immediately after the forced lockdown Spain during March to April, 2020, due COVID–19 pandemic. The study also tried identify variables that predict PTG, focusing on experience of COVID, sociodemographic variables, and social resources. In total 1,009 people aged 55 years participated completed an online questionnaire comprising following elements: short form Post-traumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI-SF), resources questions, their experiences (if they had been infected themselves or if experienced loss someone close). Results showed only a quarter participants higher PTG lockdown, with age being correlated scores PTGI-SF. Looking at strengths put into action combat pandemic its health consequences could be important consideration when planning future policies for this other pandemics.