Abstract
The concept of mechanisms that protect people against the psychological risks associated with adversity is discussed in relation to four main processes: reduction of risk impact, reduction of negative chain reactions, establishment and maintenance of self-esteem and self-efficacy, and opening up of opportunities. The mechanisms operating at key turning points in people's lives must be given special attention.
Keywords
PsychosocialPsychological resiliencePsychologyResilience (materials science)Self-esteemMechanism (biology)Clinical psychologyDevelopmental psychologySocial psychologyPsychotherapist
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- 1987
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- review
- Volume
- 57
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 316-331
- Citations
- 5679
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Michael Rutter
(1987).
Psychosocial resilience and protective mechanisms..
American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
, 57
(3)
, 316-331.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-0025.1987.tb03541.x
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- 10.1111/j.1939-0025.1987.tb03541.x