ABSTRACT Background and Aims Experiencing higher levels of psychological well‐being (PWB) frequently improves patients' willingness to seek help, adhere to treatment protocols, and actively participate in treatment regimens. Therefore, this increased engagement can lead to better outcomes, as those with positive PWB are typically more resilient and equipped with effective coping strategies. The study intended to examine the moderating role of PWB on the association between the severity of post‐traumatic symptoms and specific sociodemographic and health‐related factors among patients with Probable PTSD in Jordan. Methods A quantitative cross‐sectional descriptive design was conducted to assess the moderating role of PWB and the severity of post‐traumatic symptoms among patients with Probable PTSD in Jordan. using a self‐administered survey. Results The findings of the present study exhibited that the majority of the participants were experiencing severe symptoms of PTSD levels (65.7%, n = 69), while 31.4% ( n = 33) were experiencing moderate symptoms of PTSD levels. In terms of PWB, most patients experienced mild levels, with 82.9% ( n = 87) reporting this level. 37.5% of the variation in the association between sociodemographic factors and the severity of PTSD symptoms is related to the moderating role of PWB, with an increase of 10.7%. In model 2, PWB has a negative association with the severity of PTSD symptoms (β = − 305, p < 0.001). The analysis revealed that PWB negatively moderated the association between sociodemographic factors and the severity of PTSD symptoms. Conclusion PWB plays a crucial role in moderating the severity of symptoms among patients with probable PTSD. The findings of this study indicated that traumatic stress is negatively correlated with PWB, suggesting that higher levels of traumatic stress are accompanying with lower levels of PWB. This relationship highlights the detrimental impact that trauma can have on an individual's mental health.
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