Psychological resilience: state of knowledge and future research agendas
Working paper 425
This report investigates new insights in contemporary psychological resilience research. It draws on peer reviewed studies and articles examining how psychological resilience is built through protective mechanisms, evolves as a dynamic psychosocial process, and can be facilitated through positive adaptation. It presents international case studies in natural hazards, conflict and health, and highlights how experiences of coping with traumatic shocks and stresses vary according to age, gender, culture, and socioeconomic status.
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