Resilience to Depression Among Emerging Adults in South Africa: Insights From Digital Diaries
Diane Thembekile Levine,
Linda Theron,
Sadiyya Haffejee
et al.
Abstract:Emerging adults facing chronic socioeconomic stress, especially depression, lack comprehensive research on resilience factors. This study analyzed digital diary entries ( n = 338) from 57 individuals aged 18–24 in a South African township from July 2021 to April 2022. Participants highlighted relational, community, and cultural supports regardless of risk levels. Both high and low-risk groups faced challenges like financial instability, limited education, health threats, and lawlessness. However, institutional… Show more
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