Authors
Ralf Schwarzer
Publication date
2024/6/1
Source
Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences
Volume
57
Pages
101393
Publisher
Elsevier
Description
Highlights
- Coping resources aid in the recovery from traumatic experiences.
- Self-efficacy and social support can mitigate the impact of adversity and trauma.
- Individuals with greater self-efficacy may employ more adaptive coping mechanisms.
- Communities with collective self-efficacy may exhibit higher levels of resilience.
- Reciprocal dynamics shape the trajectory of internal and external resources over time.
Within the transactional framework of stress, resilience may be conceptualized as a dynamic process wherein individuals, when confronted with adversity, utilize both internal and external coping resources. This article focuses on two resources, namely self-efficacy and social support, examining their roles in the context of war, terrorism, and forced migration. These resources are perceived as protective factors capable of mitigating the impact of adversity and aiding in the recovery from traumatic experiences. They …
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R Schwarzer - Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, 2024