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Building resilience: The conceptual basis and research evidence for resilience training programs

Forbes, Sarah, Fikretoglu, Deniz·2018·Review of General Psychology

Abstract

The relationship between adverse experiences and later development has been explored by many researchers, leading to the conceptualization of resilience as a factor explaining the normal or optimal development of some individuals exposed to adversity. Today many different interventions exist aiming to improve the ability of individuals to respond to adversity. In this narrative literature review, we evaluate the literature surrounding resilience and resilience training, discussing the quality of the evidence supporting resilience training, theoretical and practical differences between types of training, and the impact of resilience and psychological training on outcome measures across a variety of settings. The results of our review show that the quality of the literature is mixed, resilience training is not well differentiated from other forms of training, and that the impact of psychological training on later functioning depends heavily on the type of outcome measured and the setting of the training. Further research must be conducted prior to the implementation of resilience training programs in order to assure their efficacy and effectiveness in proposed contexts.

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Authors
Forbes, S., & Fikretoglu, D.
Affiliations
  • University of Waterloo (CA)
  • Defence Research and Development Canada (CA)
Corresponding author
Forbes, Sarah
Venue
Review of General Psychology
Published
2018-12
Volume
22
Issue
4
Pages
452-468
ISSN
  • 1089-2680 (ISSN-L)
  • 1939-1552
OpenAlex
W2833945241
Cited by
99
References
134
Citations by year
2026: 10 · 2025: 22 · 2024: 12 · 2023: 12 · 2022: 15 · 2021: 15 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 5
FWCI
8.21
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Review of General Psychology (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
Keywords
resilience, resilience training, adversity, adverse experiences, mental training, intervention efficacy, outcome measures, training environment, developmental outcomes

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