Resilience theory: theoretical and professional conceptualizations.

This paper examines the theoretical assumptions of resiliency theory and tests these assumptions through a qualitative research design. Eighteen professionals were interviewed to gain a clearer understanding of what conditions practitioners thought act as buffers to life stress and contribute to cop...

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Publicado en:Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment Vol. 8; no. 4; pp. 75 - 92
Autores principales: Greene RR, Galambos C, Lee Y
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2003
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Sumario:This paper examines the theoretical assumptions of resiliency theory and tests these assumptions through a qualitative research design. Eighteen professionals were interviewed to gain a clearer understanding of what conditions practitioners thought act as buffers to life stress and contribute to coping and resilience. Themes that frequently emerged from the data included personal attitude, spirituality/religion, education, and multilevel attachments. The data identified important practice skills to enhance client resilience. Implications for practice and education are discussed.