W. Trzmielewska, M. Zięba, Marta Boczkowska, Tomasz Rak, Szymon Wrześniowski
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Abstract
background Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is related to positive psychological changes following people’s struggle with trauma. The PTG model suggests that one of its possible consequences may be higher motivation towards helping behaviours. The aim of the research was to explore the influence of cancer illness on the motivation to help others, as perceived by participants, and the mechanisms behind such behaviour.