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Conceptual definitions of psychological resilience

Overview

Discussions regarding resilience focus on the capacity to navigate hardship and adapt to unexpected disruptions. One perspective suggests that resilience is not an innate trait but a quality built over time through experiences such as loss and uncertainty, emphasizing the ability to learn from difficult chapters.

In psychological terms, resilience is defined as the mental capacity to withstand crises and stress, often emerging from challenges strengthened. It is described as a process involving specific attitudes and behaviors, including optimism, acceptance of unchangeable circumstances, and solution-oriented thinking. Social support and stable relationships are noted as critical factors in fostering this ability, while research suggests that individuals can learn to find a new equilibrium after stressful events by utilizing available resources.

Entities

Psychology

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Psychological resilience defined as the ability to adapt to adversity

    Resilience is the psychological ability to adapt to and recover from stress and trauma, characterized by mental strength and the capacity to find balance after adversity.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Resilience and the capacity to adapt to unexpected change

    Discussions on resilience highlight its development through life's hardships and the necessity of adaptability when unexpected disruptions render original plans obsolete.

Sources

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