Handbook of Adult Resilience
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (804 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 146250647X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 540 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-29 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars Amazon Customer Great resource. Excellent Nokhanyo This book provides a wide range of interpretations on the processes of resilience.The concept is well articulated and theorised in various ways.
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.
Ryff, PhD, Director, Institute on Aging, and Professor of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison. It will be the definitive source on adult resilience for years to come."--Carol D. Importantly, the final section presents resilience-promoting interventions designed to build the strengths required to surmount major life difficulties. The editors recognize that understanding why some individuals prevail in the face of adversity--and even flourish--must encompass numerous influences, from personal qualities to social networks and communities. "Framed brilliantly, this book is the mother lode of scientific knowledge on a profoundly important topic