Resiliency

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Resiliency is the ability of a system or individual to withstand and recover from adverse situations. It is a key concept in various fields, including psychology, sociology, ecology, and engineering.

Definition[edit | edit source]

In general, resiliency refers to the capacity to bounce back from stress, adversity, failure, challenges, or even trauma. It's not about avoiding these hardships, but rather learning to adapt and move forward.

In Psychology[edit | edit source]

In psychology, resiliency is often associated with mental health and well-being. It is the ability to mentally or emotionally cope with a crisis or return to pre-crisis status quickly. Resilience can be built over time and helps individuals and communities to prevent, withstand, rebound and grow from adversities.

In Sociology[edit | edit source]

In sociology, resiliency is related to a community's ability to withstand and recover from both expected and unexpected setbacks. This includes natural disasters, economic downturns, and other community-wide challenges.

In Ecology[edit | edit source]

In ecology, resiliency is the capacity of an ecosystem to respond to a perturbation or disturbance by resisting damage and recovering quickly. This concept is particularly important in conservation efforts and understanding how ecosystems adapt to changes.

In Engineering[edit | edit source]

In engineering, resiliency refers to the ability of a system or network to maintain its operational performance or quickly recover after a failure. This can refer to infrastructure, such as power grids and transportation systems, or to software and data networks.

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