ABSTRACT
Objective: To evaluate the global scientific output of PTG research and explore their hotspots、frontiers and trend from 2008 to 2018, using bibliometric methods. Methods: Based on web of science core collection database, the literature with keywords"Posttraumatic Growth or Post-traumatic Growth"in topic and time limit set between 2008 and 2018 were searched, and 1668 literature were accepted, using the CiteS pace to depict the hot keywords, cited references. Results: The subject domains of posttraumatic growth could be divided into traumatic event, growth and change, and influence factors of PTG. Keywords and references analysis indicated that the quality of life and breast cancer were the research hotspots, whereas physiological indicators and research tools of PTG were the frontiers. The United States of America ranked highest in the countries with most citations, and the leading institute was the North Carolina University. Publications were mainly in Journal of Traumatic Stress. Conclusion: Future research could focus on the exploration of PTG intervention program, such as qualitative research and longitudinal study to trace its dynamic change.