A longitudinal study of the correlation between coping style and post-traumatic growth in children and adolescents with a primary diagnosis of leukemia

The growth levels of children and adolescents with newly diagnosed leukemia improved in the early stages of treatment following trauma; however, this improvement gradually leveled off as the disease progressed. A positive coping style can positively influence PTG, whereas a negative coping style is detrimental to psychological development. Therefore, healthcare providers should comprehensively, scientifically, and dynamically assess the coping styles and behavioral manifestations of patients during treatment, focusing on fostering a positive coping style that promotes psychological growth and enhances mental health.