AUTHOR=Duan Xiaocui , Yang Xiumu , Duan Yongli , Shen Zhengfu , Xiong Yunbo , Sun Caixia , Chen Yongxia , Shao Yujiao , Xu Xuejun , Zhao Shuang , Zhang Zeyu , Zhang Shiqing , Yang Yue 

TITLE=A latent profile analysis of post-traumatic growth in spouses of breast cancer patients

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Public Health

VOLUME=Volume 13 - 2025

YEAR=2025

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1634910

DOI=10.3389/fpubh.2025.1634910

ISSN=2296-2565

ABSTRACT=IntroductionPost-traumatic growth is the positive psychological changes that an individual may undergo after coping with traumatic events. It can help individuals alleviate negative emotions, reduce physical and mental stress, and enhance self-efficacy. This study aims to characterize the latent profiles of spouses’ post-traumatic growth and to explore the related factors for each subgroup based on the ABC-X model.Methods210 breast cancer couples participated in the survey through convenience sampling and completed the General Information Questionnaire, Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory, Dyadic Coping Inventory, and Resilience Scales.ResultsLatent profile analysis revealed three distinct post-traumatic growth profiles among breast cancer patients’ spouses: low growth-emerging edge group (30.9%), medium growth-moderate progress group (48.7%), and high growth-transcending self group (20.3%). Multivariate logistic regression showed that factors influencing post-traumatic growth in spouses with breast cancer include type of place of residence, resilience, negative coping styles, the number of chemotherapy treatments for the patient, and cancer stage.ConclusionThere is significant heterogeneity in post-traumatic growth among spouses. Future research could utilize precise psychological interventions to improve post-traumatic growth based on the diverse psychological profiles of spouses, thereby enhancing the mental health of the spousal population.