Resilience at Work

Cross-Sectional Study of Resilience, Positivity and Coping Strategies as Predictors of Engagement-Burnout in Undergraduate Students: Implications for Prevention and Treatment in Mental Well-Being

“…The results also agree with previous research that has shown a consistent relationship between self-regulation and resilience ( 10 , 45 , 87 , 88 ). In other words, an outlook of positivity seems more likely when a person's learning history has equipped them with positive achievement experiences, based on a perception of ability when facing adversity ( 29 , 89 , 90 ).…”

“…There is broad agreement that it is a complex, multidimensional construct ( 26 ). There is also consensus that two important aspects must be present to speak of resilience: an experience of adversity and a subsequent positive adaptation ( 13 , 27 – 29 ). These two underlying aspects of resilient experience help us implicitly understand two types of resilient behavior: (1) reactive , bearing up under negative events, or the ability to withstand ( 30 ); recall as coined by Persius: “he conquers who endures”; and (2) proactive , or a reaction to events that actively seeks to restore well-being ( 31 , 32 ); “look for the silver lining of the cloud” alludes to this type of behavior.…”

“…A relationship has also been established with effective learning ( 48 ). The literature is clear in that resilience reflects successful management of stress events ( 49 ), moderating their negative effects, and promoting adaptation and psychological well-being ( 14 , 29 , 50 ).…”