Resilience and Coping Mechanisms Among Trauma Survivors

Abstract

This study investigates resilience and coping mechanisms among trauma survivors using a mixed-methods experimental design that integrated quantitative assessments with qualitative narratives. Quantitative results demonstrated significant positive associations between adaptive coping strategies such as positive reframing and social support with resilience scores, while avoidant coping patterns were negatively related to psychological adjustment. Regression and structural equation modeling revealed that coping mediated the relationship between trauma severity and resilience, suggesting that survivors who engaged in adaptive coping reported higher resilience regardless of trauma intensity. Qualitative findings further enriched these outcomes by highlighting themes of identity reconstruction, meaning-making, and the importance of community and cultural support in fostering recovery. The integration of statistical trends and lived experiences confirmed that resilience is not a static trait but rather a dynamic, adaptive process shaped by individual, social, and contextual factors. Visual analyses provided further confirmation, with line, scatter, bar, and hybrid graphs consistently showing that higher resilience corresponded with adaptive coping, while low coping indices aligned with diminished resilience outcomes. Collectively, these results underscore the necessity of multifaceted interventions that integrate trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based approaches, and community-driven programs to strengthen resilience and foster sustainable post-traumatic growth.