Download or read book Resilience in the Face of Socioeconomic Adversity written by Jessica Santucci and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: Much of society is financially strained, so more value is being placed on "free" support resources. Becoming a mother is stressful, let alone for the financially strained, bringing the utilization of "free" support resources to the forefront of research. This study evaluates the well-being of at-risk mothers to determine if support from broad and/or intimate support resources buffer the negative effects of living in low socioeconomic circumstances. Methods: This cross-sectional study uses data from the larger Project SIESTA, supported by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Predictors of maternal well-being were availability of maternal attachment figures, marital quality, and quality of positive coparenting. The outcome variables were maternal distress and quality of mothering at daytime or bedtime. Pearson correlations and linear regressions were conducted to explore whether social and intimate support measurements relates to maternal distress and quality of mothering. Results: Correlations revealed that support from the broader ecological environment was not significantly associated with any measure of well-being, except for quality of daytime mothering. All measures of intimate partner support were significantly associated with maternal distress/quality of daytime mothering; no measures were significantly associated with quality of bedtime mothering. Linear regressions also showed support from intimates was a better predictor of maternal well-being than support from the broader environment. Discussion: The results support existing literature in exemplifying the positive effects of support from intimate partners on buffering the negative effects of stress on mental health during the transition to parenthood. To bring the field forward, this study builds on existing literature by including mothers that are at socioeconomic risk.
Download or read book The Hugging Tree written by Jill Neimark and published by American Psychological Association. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hugging Tree tells the story of a little tree growing all alone on a cliff, by a vast and mighty sea. Through thundering storms and the cold of winter, the tree holds fast. Sustained by the natural world and the kindness and compassion of one little boy, eventually the tree grows until it can hold and shelter others. A Note to Parents and Caregivers by Elizabeth McCallum, PhD, provides more information about resilience, and guidelines for building resilience in children.
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Poverty and Child Development written by Valerie Maholmes, Ph.D., CAS Ph.D. and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-01 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 15 million children live in families subsisting below the federal poverty level, and there are nearly 4 million more children living in poverty today than in the turn of the 21st century. When compared to their more affluent counterparts, children living in fragile circumstances-including homeless children, children in foster care, and children living in families affected by chronic physical or mental health problems-are more likely to have low academic achievement, to drop out of school, and to have health and behavioral problems. The Oxford Handbook of Poverty and Child Development provides a comprehensive analysis of the mechanisms through which socioeconomic, cultural, familial, and community-level factors impact the early and long-term cognitive, neurobiological, socio-emotional, and physical development of children living in poverty. Leading contributors from various disciplines review basic and applied multidisciplinary research and propose questions and answers regarding the short and long-term impact of poverty, contexts and policies on child developmental trajectories. In addition, the book features analyses involving diverse children of all ages, particularly those from understudied groups (e.g. Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, immigrants) and those from understudied geographic areas (e.g., the rural U.S; international humanitarian settings). Each of the 7 sections begins with an overview of basic biological and behavioral research on child development and poverty, followed by applied analyses of contemporary issues that are currently at the heart of public debates on child health and well-being, and concluded with suggestions for policy reform. Through collaborative, interdisciplinary research, this book identifies the most pressing scientific issues involving poverty and child development, and offers new ideas and research questions that could lead us to develop a new science of research that is multidisciplinary, longitudinal, and that embraces an ecological approach to the study of child development.
Download or read book The Resilience Factor written by Dr. Syleecia Thompson and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resiliency in the face of adversity. This is one woman’s fight for her life, for love, and for happiness. A testament to how life brings the unexpected, the book guides you to take hold of your own destiny and make the most of it. This useful toolkit, filled with intimate looks at life, will aspire you to be your own hero. Inner strength is gathered in the pages of this raw, unfiltered book that will make you laugh, cry, and get angry. A self-help book that challenges readers to dig into their own lives, a journal is included for readers to expand on their own resilience and self-discovery, no matter what stage of life they are in. Deep dive into a woman’s beginnings and middles, and how they’ve helped her not only survive, but thrive through tragedy and trauma. Visit www.drsyleecia.com to learn more about Dr. Syleecia’s entrepreneurial ventures. She says, “It is my life story and journey. I wanted to share my trauma and tragedy with other people in hopes they would overcome and realize they are resilient.”
Download or read book Resilience and Vulnerability written by Suniya S. Luthar and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003-05-05 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents
Download or read book Foster Resilience to Face Economic Adversity written by Bijendra Bachi and published by Bijendra Bagchi. This book was released on 2023-04-15 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Foster Resilience to Face Economic Adversity" is a comprehensive guide to help individuals and families thrive during challenging economic times. The book covers a range of topics, including budgeting, investing, reducing debt, building financial literacy, and staying informed about the economy. The book also highlights the importance of building strong relationships, developing a growth mindset, and maintaining mental and emotional resilience. This book offers practical strategies and tips for overcoming economic adversity and achieving financial stability. The author provides readers with the tools and knowledge they need to assess their current financial situation, create a budget, build an emergency fund, and invest for the future. The book also emphasizes the importance of developing a growth mindset, staying informed about the economy, and diversifying income streams. Whether you are facing financial challenges or just looking to prepare for the future, this book offers a roadmap for building resilience and overcoming economic adversity. With its comprehensive approach, "Foster Resilience to Face Economic Adversity" is an essential resource for anyone looking to build a stronger, more secure financial future.
Download or read book Outliving the Self written by John N. Kotre and published by John Kotre. This book was released on 1996 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using dramatic personal narratives, Kotre expands upon Erik Erikson's concept of generativity. This concept means the variety of ways people find to be fertile in their lives, from the biological task of leaving a genetic legacy, to the emotional work of nurturing and guiding children, to teaching practical skills, transmitting values, and attempting to enrich their culture.
Download or read book Overcoming Adversity written by Mark Steven Barends and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many historical disadvantaged South Africans are entering into universities, where they are expected to perform academically not only to secure themselves a continued place at university, but also to secure themselves a place in the competitive job-market post university. Not only have these individuals been disadvantaged by an inferior schooling systems, which is the legacy of apartheid, but they also struggle against the grasp of poverty, attempting to sustain themselves financially in order to afford the necessities for their survival, while still attempting to cope academically. Resilience has been presented as a process that helps individuals deal effectively with stressful events and adverse conditions. An attempt was therefore made to investigate whether resilience plays this role in the experience of disadvantaged students at university, where academic performance and adjustment represent the expected measures of coping. The aim of the study was therefore to explore the role of resilience constructs in the relationship between socio-economic and demographic variables and academic coping.
Download or read book Handbook of Resilience in Children written by Sam Goldstein and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-03-09 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of this handbook addresses not only the concept of resilience in children who overcome adversity, but it also explores the development of children not considered at risk addressing recent challenges as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new edition reviews the scientific literature that supports findings that stress-hardiness and resilience in all children leads to happier and healthier lives as well as improved functionality across the lifespan. In this edition, expert contributors examine resilience in relation to environmental stressors as phenomena in child and adolescent disorders and as a means toward positive adaptation into adulthood. The significantly expanded third edition includes new and significantly revised chapters that explore strategies for developing resilience in families, clinical practice, and educational settings as well as its nurturance in caregivers and teachers. Key areas of coverage include: Exploration of the four waves of resilience research. Resilience in gene-environment transactions. Resilience in boys and girls. Resilience in family processes. Asset building as an essential component of intervention. Assessment of social and emotional competencies related to resilience. Building resilience through school bullying prevention. Resilience in positive youth development. Enhancing resilience through effective thinking. The Handbook of Resilience in Children, Third Edition, is an essential reference for researchers, clinicians and allied practitioners, and graduate students across such interrelated disciplines as child and school psychology, social work, public health as well as developmental psychology, special and general education, child and adolescent psychiatry, family studies, and pediatrics.
Download or read book Ordinary Magic written by Ann S. Masten and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2015-10-12 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a pioneering researcher, this book synthesizes the best current knowledge on resilience in children and adolescents. Ann S. Masten explores what allows certain individuals to thrive and adapt despite adverse circumstances, such as poverty, chronic family problems, or exposure to trauma. Coverage encompasses the neurobiology of resilience as well as the role of major contexts of development: families, schools, and culture. Identifying key protective factors in early childhood and beyond, Masten provides a cogent framework for designing programs to promote resilience. Complex concepts are carefully defined and illustrated with real-world examples.
Download or read book Risk and Resilience written by Ingrid Schoon and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-03-23 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What factors enable individuals to overcome adverse childhoods and move on to rewarding lives in adulthood? Drawing on data collected from two of Britain's richest research resources for the study of human development, the 1958 National Child Development Study and the 1970 British Cohort Study, this 2006 book investigates the phenomenon of 'resilience' - the ability to adjust positively to adverse conditions. Comparing the experiences of over 30,000 individuals born twelve years apart, Schoon examines the transition from childhood into adulthood and the assumption of work and family related roles among individuals born in 1958 and 1970 respectively. The study focuses on academic attainment among high and low risk individuals, but also considers behavioural adjustment, health and psychological well-being, as well as the stability of adjustment patterns in times of social change. This is a major work of reference and synthesis, that makes an important contribution to the study of lifelong development.
Download or read book Determinants of Minority Mental Health and Wellness written by Sana Loue and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-12-19 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The United States is experiencing a dramatic shift in demographics, with minorities comprising a rapidly growing proportion of the population. It is anticipated that this will likely lead to substantial changes in previously established values, needs, and priorities of the population, including health and mental health for individuals, families, and society at large. This volume focuses on determinants of minority mental health and wellness. This emphasis necessarily raises the question of just who is a minority and how is minority to be defined. The term has been defined in any number of ways. Wirth (1945, p. 347) offered one of the earliest definitions of minority: We may define a minority as a group of people who, because of their physical or cultural characteristics, are singled out from the others in the society in which they live for differential and unequal treatment, and who therefore regard themselves as objects of collective discrimination. The existence of a minority in a society implies the existence of a corresponding dominant group enjoying higher social status and greater privileges.
Download or read book Handbook of Adult Resilience written by John W. Reich and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2012-04-02 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What enables people to bounce back from stressful experiences? How do certain individuals maintain a sense of purpose and direction over the long term, even in the face of adversity? This is the first book to move beyond childhood and adolescence to explore resilience across the lifespan. Coverage ranges from genetic and physiological factors through personal, family, organizational, and community processes. Contributors examine how resilience contributes to health and well-being across the adult life cycle; why—and what happens when—resilience processes fail; ethnic and cultural dimensions of resilience; and ways to enhance adult resilience, including reviews of exemplary programs.
Download or read book Rise from Resilience written by Nancy Barlow and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description: Discover the transformative power of resilience in "Rise from Resilience: Unshakable Strength in the Face of Adversity." In this riveting exploration of the human spirit, you'll embark on a journey through the stories of individuals who have faced unimaginable challenges with unwavering courage, resilience, and determination. From the battlefield of personal struggle to the frontlines of societal upheaval, each story illuminates the resilience that resides within us all. You'll witness the resilience of leaders in times of crisis, the resilience of communities in the face of disaster, and the resilience of individuals who have triumphed over profound loss and hardship. But "Rise from Resilience" is more than just a collection of stories-it's a blueprint for building resilience in your own life. With practical strategies, insightful reflections, and inspiring examples, you'll learn how to cultivate unshakable strength in the face of adversity, overcome obstacles with courage and determination, and emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient than ever before. Don't let adversity hold you back-embrace the power of resilience and rise to new heights of possibility and potential. Order your copy of "Rise from Resilience: Unshakable Strength in the Face of Adversity" today and embark on a journey of transformation, empowerment, and resilience. Your future self will thank you for it.
Download or read book Multisystemic Resilience written by Michael Ungar and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2021 with total page 849 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Across diverse disciplines, the term resilience is appearing more and more often. However, while each discipline has developed theory and models to explain the resilience of the systems they study (e.g., a natural environment, a community post-disaster, the human mind, a computer network, or the economy), there is a lack of over-arching theory that describes: 1) whether the principles that underpin the resilience of one system are similar or different from the principles that govern resilience of other systems; 2) whether the resilience of one system affects the resilience of other co-occurring systems; and 3) whether a better understanding of resilience can inform the design of interventions, programs and policies that address "wicked" problems that are too complex to solve by changing one system at a time? In other words (and as only one example among many) are there similarities between how a person builds and sustains psychological resilience and how a forest, community or the business where he or she works remains successful and sustainable during periods of extreme adversity? Does psychological resilience in a human being influence the resilience of the forests (through a change in attitude towards conservation), community (through a healthy tolerance for differences) and businesses (by helping a workforce perform better) with which a person interacts? And finally, does this understanding of resilience help build better social and physical ecologies that support individual mental health, a sustainable environment and a successful economy at the same time?"--
Download or read book Resilience in Children Adolescents and Adults written by Sandra Prince-Embury and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-11-06 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resilience in Children, Adolescents, and Adults: Translating Research into Practice recognizes the growing need to strengthen the links between theory, assessment, interventions, and outcomes to give resilience a stronger empirical base, resulting in more effective interventions and strength-enhancing practice. This comprehensive volume clarifies core constructs of resilience and links these definitions to effective assessment. Leading researchers and clinicians examine effective scales, questionnaires, and other evaluative tools as well as instructive studies on cultural considerations in resilience, resilience in the context of disaster, and age-appropriate interventions. Key coverage addresses diverse approaches and applications in multiple areas across the lifespan. Among the subject areas covered are: - Perceived self-efficacy and its relationship to resilience. - Resilience and mental health promotion in the schools. - Resilience in childhood disorders. - Critical resources for recovering from stress. - Diversity, ecological, and lifespan issues in resilience. - Exploring resilience through the lens of core self-evaluation. Resilience in Children, Adolescents, and Adults is an important resource for researchers, clinicians and allied professionals, and graduate students in such fields as clinical child, school, and developmental psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, education, counseling psychology, social work, and pediatrics.
Download or read book Handbook of Aging and Mental Health written by Jacob Lomranz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-21 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive resource responds to a growing need for theory and multidisciplinary integrative research in adult and gerontological health. Handbook of Aging and Mental Healthbrings together, for the first time, diverse strategies and methodologies as well as theoretical formulations involving psychodynamic, behavioral, psychosocial, and biological systems as they relate to aging and health. Forward-thinking in his approach, Lomranz provides the mental health, adult developmental, and geriatric professions with a single reference source that covers theory construction, empirical research, treatment, and multidisciplinary program development.
