Abstract

In this study, groups were divided according to interpersonal trauma and impersonal trauma. The specific effects of emotional approach coping and deliberate rumination on the relationship between intrusive rumination and post-traumatic Growth in each group were identified through a structural equation model. To this end, an accelerated survey through an online consumption survey site was conducted using the Awkward Experience Questionnaire, Event-Related Rumination Scale (K-SCS), Emotional Approaching Coping Scale (EAC), and the Post- Traumatic Growth Scale (K-PTG) for 474 people aged 18 or older. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were performed on the collected data using SPSS 21.0. Also, measurement identity and mediation effects were verified using AMOS 21.0. the mediating effect of deliberate rumination between intrusive rumination and post-traumatic growth was confirmed in both the interpersonal trauma and impersonal trauma groups. As a result, the mediating effect of emotional approach coping was not significant in the impersonal trauma group but interpersonal trauma group. Consequently, the process by which individuals who have experienced trauma progress to post-traumatic growth through intrusive rumination and deliberate rumination in the post-traumatic growth model was empirically demonstrated. In addition, cognitive and emotionally integrated intervention is necessary for individuals who have experienced interpersonal trauma compared to individuals who have experienced impersonal trauma.