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Psychosocial resilience and protective mechanisms.
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The concept of mechanisms that protect people against the psychological risks associated with adversity is discussed in relation to four main processes: reduction of risk impact, reduction of negative chain reactions, establishment and maintenance of self-esteem and self-efficacy, and opening up of opportunities. The mechanisms operating at key turning points in people's lives must be given special attention.
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“Research in this area reinforces the concept-one that has a long history in resilience science-that some exposure to adversity may be better than none (Masten, 2012;Rutter, 1987).”
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“Although, youth with a history of unavailable or inconsistent care may be less likely to turn to others in times of stress (Belsky & Cassidy, 1994), natural mentors who are trustworthy and consistent may help youth feel more confident and open to emotional support when facing stressful events or chronic adversity (Rhodes et al., 2006; Rutter, 1987).”
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“All modern concepts of health recognize health as more than the absence of disease, implying a maximum capacity of the individual for self-realization and self-fulfillment.”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Rutter, M.
- Affiliations
- Medical Research Council (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Rutter, Michael
- ORCID
- Rutter, Michael
- Venue
- American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
- Published
- 1987-07
- Volume
- 57
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 316-331
- ISSN
- 0002-9432 (ISSN-L)
- 1939-0025
- OpenAlex
- W1978743055
- Cited by
- 5,831
- References
- 1
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- FWCI
- 7.59
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Resilience and Mental Health
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Health, psychology, and well-being
- Keywords
- psychosocial resilience, protective mechanisms, adversity, self-esteem, self-efficacy, life turning points, psychological risk
- MeSH terms
- Adaptation, Psychological, Defense Mechanisms, Humans, Social Adjustment
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