Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) Test

Understand how you’ve grown after trauma and what’s shifted in your outlook in about 4 minutes. 21 quick items deliver clear insights for targeted support and recovery planning.
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3/15
Appreciation of Life (AoL)
Measures how much a person’s appreciation of life and life priorities have shifted following a traumatic experience.
Limited shift
Noticeable shift
Strong shift
06Limited shift710Noticeable shift1115Strong shift
A score of 3 suggests a limited shift in how strongly you value life and in changes to life priorities after the traumatic event.
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5/10
Spiritual Change (SC)
Measures the extent of spiritual or religious shifts and re-evaluation of spiritual values following a traumatic experience.
Low change
Moderate change
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04Low change56Moderate change710High change
A score of 5 suggests a moderate level of spiritual change, indicating some noticeable shifts in spiritual beliefs or values since the event.
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9/20
Personal Strength (PS)
Measures self-confidence, self-acceptance, and the ability to cope with difficulties following traumatic events.
Lower inner strength
Developing resilience
Strong resilience
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A score of 9 suggests emerging inner strength and self-acceptance, with resilience beginning to take shape in response to challenges.
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9/25
New Possibilities (NP)
Measures the extent to which a person has developed new interests, perceived new opportunities, and motivation for new achievements after trauma.
Limited new directions
Emerging possibilities
Strong new pathways
010Limited new directions1115Emerging possibilities1625Strong new pathways
A score of 9 suggests limited evidence so far of new interests or life possibilities emerging, with changes in this area still developing.
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22/35
Relating to Others (RtO)
Measures trauma-related changes in openness, closeness, empathy, and reliance on others, reflecting greater appreciation of interpersonal relationships.
Limited change
Moderate growth
Strong growth
015Limited change1624Moderate growth2535Strong growth
A score of 22 suggests moderate positive change in your attitude toward others, with increased empathy and appreciation of relationships without it being consistently strong across situations.
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39/105
Posttraumatic Growth (PG)
Measures the extent of positive psychological changes (e.g., relationships, priorities, resilience, meaning) reported after a traumatic experience.
Low growth
Moderate growth
High growth
032Low growth3363Moderate growth64105High growth
A score of 39 falls in the Moderate growth range, suggesting some noticeable positive changes after trauma, with additional areas of growth still emerging.
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Healing after a major event
46%OF USERS
People who have been through a serious trauma and want to understand how it has changed their outlook, relationships, and sense of self.
Clients in counseling or therapy
34%OF USERS
People working with a therapist who want a structured way to track growth areas like resilience, values, and new life possibilities.
Clinicians and researchers
20%OF USERS
Mental health professionals and students using a validated measure to assess post-trauma growth and guide support or studies.
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Increasing the Value of Life (ItVoL)
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Spiritual Changes (SC)
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5.5
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The Power of Personality (TPoP)
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5.3
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20
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New Features (NF)
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17.2
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Attitude Towards Others (ATO)
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20.7
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35
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Post-Traumatic Growth Scale (PGS)
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56.3
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37.175.4
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105
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It measures positive psychological changes reported after a traumatic event. It focuses on shifts in relationships, life priorities, personal strength, new opportunities, and spiritual or existential views.
Who should complete this questionnaire?
It is intended for adults who have experienced a traumatic or highly stressful event. It may be used in clinical care or research to describe perceived growth following that event.
How should items be answered?
Rate each statement based on the degree of change noticed as a result of the event. Answer all items using the full range of response options.
What time frame should be considered when responding?
Use the period since the traumatic event as the reference. Base responses on current perceptions rather than expected or desired change.
How are results typically used?
Scores summarize growth across five domains and can be reviewed alongside other clinical information. Results may help identify areas of resilience and areas that may need additional support.
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Posttraumatic Growth Inventory, PTGI Test

Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) Test

This self-report measure evaluates perceived positive psychological change following exposure to a highly stressful or traumatic event. The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI), developed by Richard G. Tedeschi and Lawrence G. Calhoun, assesses change across several domains commonly described in the posttraumatic growth literature.

It consists of 21 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Items ask respondents to rate the degree to which they have experienced specific changes since the event, including shifts in relationships, recognition of new possibilities, perceived personal strength, appreciation of life, and spiritual or existential change. The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) is used in clinical and research settings to support case formulation and to monitor perceived growth over time alongside other indicators of adjustment.

Author: Lawrence G. Calhoun, Richard G. Tedeschi
Literature: Tedeschi, R. G., & Calhoun, L. G. The posttraumatic growth inventory: Measuring the positive legacy of trauma. Journal of Traumatic Stress. 1996.
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