Definition of Resilience

Allen, Rebecca S.; Dorman, Hillary; Henkin, Helmi; Carden, Keisha D.; Potts, Daniel C.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-04555-5_1

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“…However, this one‐time assessment is consistent with operationalizing resilience as an enduring personality trait. Increasingly, resilience is believed to be dynamic and to vary over time 27 . The current study does not include all sociocultural factors (e.g., socioeconomic status) that may be relevant for resilience and some important aspects of aging were not assessed (e.g., cognitive function).…”

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Psychological resilience in older adults with type 2 diabetes from the Look AHEAD Trial

Olson

Howard

McCaffery

et al. 2022

J American Geriatrics Society

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Background There is growing interest in identifying factors associated with healthy aging. This cross‐sectional study evaluated associations of psychological resilience with factors associated with aging in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods Participants were 3199 adults (72.2 ± 6.2 years of age, 61% female, 61% White, body mass index [BMI] = 34.2 ± 8.2 kg/m2) with T2DM enrolled in Look AHEAD (a multi‐site randomized clinical trial comparing an intensive lifestyle intervention for weight loss to diabetes education and support). Participants were followed observationally after the 10‐year intervention was discontinued. The following items were assessed approximately 14.4 years post‐randomization in a cross‐sectional analysis: Brief Resilience Scale; overnight hospitalizations in past year; physical functioning measured objectively (gait speed, grip strength) and via self‐report (Pepper Assessment Tool for Disability; physical quality of life [QOL; SF‐36]); a measure of phenotypic frailty based on having ≥3 of unintentional weight loss, low energy, slow gait, reduced grip strength, and physical inactivity. Depressive symptoms (PHQ‐9) and mental QOL (SF‐36) were also measured. Logistic/linear/multinomial regression was used to evaluate the association of variables with resilience adjusted for age, race/ethnicity, and gender. Results Greater psychological resilience was associated with lower BMI, fewer hospitalizations, better physical functioning (i.e., lower self‐reported disability, better physical QOL, faster gait speed, greater grip strength, lower likelihood of frailty), fewer depressive symptoms, and greater mental QOL (all p < 0.05). Psychological resilience moderated the relationship of number of hospitalizations in the past year with self‐reported disability and grip strength. Conclusions Psychological resilience is associated with better physical function and QOL among older adults. Results should be interpreted cautiously given cross‐sectional nature of analyses. Exploring the clinical benefits of resilience is consistent with efforts to shift the narrative on aging beyond “loss and decline” to highlight opportunities to facilitate healthy aging.

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Psychological resilience in older adults with type 2 diabetes from the Look AHEAD Trial

Olson

Howard

McCaffery

et al. 2022

J American Geriatrics Society

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“…Readiness to engage in interventions and meaningful occupation not only refers to service provision but also a need and desire to engage from participants and their carers. 35 The impact of impairment on participation in occupational activity is complex and observations of capacity and capability may be influenced by other factors such as the individuals resilience, 36 self-confidence or selfdetermination 37 all of which are reliant on an intact and integrated sense of self. 38 Immediately post diagnosis is when many people will experience uncertainty and doubt about their future.…”

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confidence: 99%

Journeying through Dementia Randomised Controlled Trial of a Psychosocial Intervention for People Living with Early Dementia: Embedded Qualitative Study with Participants, Carers and Interventionists

Sprange¹,

Beresford‐Dent²,

Mountain³

et al. 2021

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Objective To identify the barriers and facilitators to the implementation of a complex psychosocial intervention though a study exploring the experiences of participants, carers and interventionists during a trial. Methods Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with participants, their carers, and interventionists from a sample of recruiting sites that took part in the Journeying through Dementia randomized controlled trial (RCT). Interview data were transcribed and analysed using framework analysis. Co-researcher data analysis workshops were also conducted to explore researcher interpretations of the data through the lens of those with lived experience of dementia. Triangulation enabled comparison of findings from the interviews with findings from the co-researcher workshops. Results Three main themes emerged from the interview data: being prepared; intervention engagement; and participation and outcomes from engagement. From these themes, a number of factors that can moderate delivery and receipt of the intervention as intended were identified. These were context and environment; readiness, training, skills and competencies of the workforce; identifying meaningful participation and relationships. Conclusion This study highlighted that the observed benefit of the intervention was nuanced for each individual. Mechanisms of change were influenced by a range of individual, social and contextual factors. Future research should therefore consider how best to identify and measure the multifaceted interplay of mechanisms of change in complex interventions. Trial Registration ISRCTN17993825.

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“…A wider focus on resilience in later life has led to burgeoning research alongside debates about the ambiguities and methodological limitations of the research itself [ 11 ]. There is no universal definition of resilience [ 12 ] which is often described as a dynamic concept that may be researched as a trait, a process or an outcome [ 13 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Resilience has been defined as ’both the capacity of individuals to navigate their way to the psychological, social, cultural and physical resources that build and sustain their wellbeing, and their individual and collective capacity to negotiate for these resources to be provided and experienced in cultural meaningful ways’ [ 14 , p. 17]. It is also considered something that can be taught or learnt, as an individual characteristic or trait, and as a coping process in response to one’s changing physical and social environment [ 11 ]. Resilience as a personal trait helps individuals cope, adjust and develop, inoculating them against the impact of adversity or traumatic events [ 13 , 15 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…In older adult research, resilience is often described or examined through a life course lens where the potential to adapt to the challenges, changes and disruption to adversity associated with normative ageing [ 20 , 21 ] can lead to the use of positive coping practices [ 22 ]. Allen et al’s [ 11 ] definition of resilience speaks to the processes of being mindful of and prioritising behaviours, thoughts, and feelings that facilitate contentment within one’s specific developmental, physical, emotional, and spiritual context. Angevaare et al’s [ 23 ] concept review in ageing research identified three common features of descriptions of resilience: a stressor, a response and a mechanism, all of which are dynamic and emphasise the importance of the context in achieving resilience.…”

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Defining and researching the concept of resilience in LGBT+ later life: Findings from a mixed study systematic review

et al. 2022

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Within the literature, resilience is described as either a trait, an outcome or a process and no universal definition exists. A growing body of research shows that older LGBT+ adults show signs of resilience despite facing multiple inequalities that negatively impact their health and social wellbeing. The aim of this review was to examine how resilience is defined in LGBT+ ageing research and how it is studied. A mixed-study systematic search of peer-reviewed research papers published before June 2022 was conducted using the electronic databases CINAHL, Embase, Medline, PsycInfo, Social Science Database and Web of Science. This resulted in the screening of 7101 papers 27 of which matched the inclusion criteria. A quality appraisal was conducted using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Findings show that papers often lack a clear definition of resilience and application of resilience theory within the studies, although many of the papers conceptualised resilience as either a trait, process or an outcome. However, resilience was rarely the primary focus of the studies and was researched using a variety of measurement instruments and conceptual frameworks. Given the socioeconomic disparities, diverse social relations, histories of discrimination and stigma, and acts of resistance that have shaped the lives of older LGBT+ populations, resilience is a topic of growing interest for researchers and practitioners. Clear definitions of resilience and application of resilience theory could help improve methods used to study the concept and lead to more robust findings and the development of effective interventions. Greater clarity on the concept of resilience could also broaden the focus of research that informs policies and practice, and support practitioner training in resilience and the particular experiences of older LGBT+ adults.

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Definition of Resilience

Cited by 8 publications

References 57 publications

Psychological resilience in older adults with type 2 diabetes from the Look AHEAD Trial

Psychological resilience in older adults with type 2 diabetes from the Look AHEAD Trial

Journeying through Dementia Randomised Controlled Trial of a Psychosocial Intervention for People Living with Early Dementia: Embedded Qualitative Study with Participants, Carers and Interventionists

Defining and researching the concept of resilience in LGBT+ later life: Findings from a mixed study systematic review

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