Abstract
This review explores the existing literature on posttraumatic growth in transgender individuals who are survivors of sexual assaults. A systematic review of research literature following preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses guidelines between 1989 and 2024 was conducted using databases PsycINFO, PubMed, ProQuest, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus. Approximately 72 articles were initially identified and evaluated in the preliminary search using the identified keywords. Of those retrieved, 10 met the criteria and were included integrating the findings from nine quantitative and one qualitative studies. The review findings suggest that overall small to moderate Posttraumatic growth was found to be a recurring phenomenon among transgender survivors of sexual assault. The highest level of growth was consistently experienced in relation to other domains. Posttraumatic stress, social support, and control over recovery were suggested to be associated with posttraumatic growth. Implications for practice, policy, and future directions are discussed.
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