Traumatic events as correlations of hopelessness, vitality and Complex PTSD

the study of the psychological consequences of traumatic events, particularly sexualized violence, is a priority for modern psychology and psycho-correction. Of particular importance is the investigation of the specifics of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) and such interrelated phenomena as hopelessness and reduced vitality, which are predictors of maladaptation and suicidal risk. In the context of educational psychology, the psychological well-being of adolescents who have experienced traumatic events is of utmost importance, as the problem of the long-term psychological consequences of trauma endured in childhood and adolescence is acute. Sexualized violence is a particularly alarming concern, as its consequences can lead to lifelong maladaptation. Despite the high prevalence of trauma sequelae in the educational environment, there is a deficit of qualitative research on the specifics of experiences after sexualized violence and their impact on key personal resources necessary for successful learning and development. Furthermore, there is insufficient research on representative samples demonstrating the persistence and specificity of these consequences in adulthood, which is necessary to justify the importance of early intervention. The study of hopelessness, vitality, and C-PTSD as factors of maladaptation is a fundamental task for developing targeted psychological and pedagogical interventions. Purpose. To identify the long-term psychological consequences of sexualized violence experienced in minors by conducting a comparative analysis of the level of hopelessness, vitality, and symptoms of C-PTSD in adults who have faced different types of psychological trauma. The empirical study was conducted on the basis of a psychological center. It involved three groups of adult participants: an experimental group (individuals who experienced childhood sexual abuse), control group 1 (individuals who experienced other types of trauma), and control group 2 (non-traumatized individuals). The following diagnostic tools were used: Beck's Hopelessness Scale (adapted by N.I. Kolacheva et al.), the Subjective Vitality Scale by R. Ryan and C. Frederick (adapted by L.A. Alexandrova), and the International Trauma Questionnaire by M. Cloitre (adapted by M.A. Padun et al.). For mathematical processing of the results, Student's t-test, Spearman's rank correlation coefficient, and Fisher's F-test were used. The obtained empirical data will prove that the psychological trauma of sexualized violence experienced in childhood has severe and persistent long-term effects, persisting into adulthood. This underscores the critical importance of timely detection and comprehensive psychological, pedagogical, and rehabilitative assistance in adolescence. Based on the research results, a rehabilitation program for adolescents is being developed, aimed at preventing the formation of severe long-term consequences, reducing hopelessness, and restoring personal resources.

psychological trauma, complex PTSD (C-PTSD), hopelessness, vitality, sexual abuse, loss and grief