Resilience

Resilience is a complex multidimensional construct related to the ability of a system, entity, or individual to adapt to a variety of conditions and recover from different types of disturbances. It is often associated with the concepts of adaptability, robustness, and recovery.

Definition

Resilience is defined as the capacity of a system, entity, or individual to deal with change and continue to develop. It is about the capacity to use shocks and disturbances (like an infection, natural disaster, or economic crisis) to spur renewal and innovative thinking.

Types of Resilience

There are several types of resilience, including:

• Psychological resilience: This refers to an individual's ability to successfully cope with adversity.
• Ecological resilience: This is the capacity of an ecosystem to respond to a perturbation or disturbance.
• Community resilience: This is the ability of a community to utilize available resources to respond to, withstand, and recover from adverse situations.
• Organizational resilience: This is the ability of an organization to anticipate, prepare for, respond and adapt to incremental change and sudden disruptions in order to survive and prosper.

Factors Influencing Resilience

Several factors can influence resilience, including:

• Genetics: Some individuals may be genetically predisposed to be more resilient than others.
• Environment: The environment in which an individual grows up can influence their resilience.
• Social support: Having a strong social network can help individuals cope with adversity, thereby increasing their resilience.
• Coping skills: The ability to effectively cope with stress can enhance an individual's resilience.

See Also

• Adaptability
• Robustness
• Recovery
• Stress (biology)
• Stress management

Resilience Resources
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