The Relationship Between Psychological Resilience and Pain Threshold and Tolerance: Optimism and Grit as Moderators

Buckingham, Ashley; Richardson, Elizabeth

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“…The current study provided preliminary results that resilience and hope explained a significant amount of variance in grit when controlling for demographic covariates, depression, and anxiety. Consistent with previous research, resilience and hope were positively associated with grit ( 26 , 40 , 42 ). This study suggests that if people with MS have hope and resilience, their perseverance and passion to pursue long-term goals may increase despite adversity.…”

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“…Specifically, grit and resilience have been studied to understand student success in academic settings ( 38 , 39 ), whereas hope was identified as a strong predictor of grit in academic settings ( 40 ) and was discussed as a potential contributor to grit in a disadvantaged sample ( 41 ). For example, in a sample of healthy adults, grit moderated the effect of resilience on pain tolerance ( 42 ). Hope was found to be the strongest predictor of grit among Latina/o college students, suggesting the association between hope and grit ( 40 ).…”

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Examining the Role of Resilience and Hope in Grit in Multiple Sclerosis

Lee

Rumrill²,

Tansey³

2022

Front. Neurol.

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The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of resilience and hope on grit when controlling for demographic covariates, depression, and anxiety in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). This was a cross-sectional study with a sample of 348 participants with MS. Descriptive statistics were performed to examine participants' demographic characteristics. A three-step hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to evaluate the extent to which resilience and hope explain the unique variance in grit while controlling for demographic covariates, depression, and anxiety. Findings suggested that resilience and hope explained a significant amount of variance in grit when controlling for demographic covariates, depression, and anxiety. Furthermore, higher resilience and hope scores were associated with higher grit scores. Given that resilience, hope, and grit are modifiable, rehabilitation and mental health professionals (e.g., psychologists, psychiatrists, rehabilitation counselors) can integrate strength-based interventions into their practices to bolster resilience, hope, and grit in people with MS. Our paper also has implications for interdisciplinary research and clinical practice.

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Examining the Role of Resilience and Hope in Grit in Multiple Sclerosis

Lee

Rumrill²,

Tansey³

2022

Front. Neurol.

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“…Optimism is a factor that has been described as a general expectation of positive outcomes when evaluating future life events (Pathak & Lata, 2018). Buckingham and Richardson (Buckingham & Richardson, 2020) relate the level of optimism in individuals R 2c = Corrected determination coefficient; F = contrast statistic (ANOVA); *p < 0.05 ** p < 0.01; ns = not significant; B = non-standardized coefficient; SE = standard error; t = predictive variable contrast statistic; g.l. = degrees of freedom; β = result of the regression or beta equation; C.I.…”

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Variables protecting mental health in the Spanish population affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

2020

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The pandemic produced by COVID-19 can lead the population to suffer serious psychological disorders. However, there are several psychosocial variables that can enhance resilient outcomes in adverse situations. The aim would be to establish the level of resilience of the general Spanish population exposed to a traumatic situation by the COVID-19 in order to identify which protective factors predict resilient outcomes. 1227 homebound people (863–70.3% women), aged 18–73 years (M = 28.10; SD = 12.88) reported on sociodemographic and psychological variables such as optimism, hope, self-efficacy and post-traumatic growth. Having a higher academic level (β = .47; CI (95%) = .11–.34; p < .01), being autonomous (β = .29; CI (95%) = 0.1–.09; p < .01), along with self-efficacy (β = .42; CI (95%) = .71–92; p < .01) and to a lesser extent optimism (β = .31; CI (95%) = .63–.84; p < .01) would be the predictive variables of a resilient outcome. A high level of statistical power (1-β = 1) and effect size (f2 = 19.2) is observed. The Spanish population exposed to confinement presents high levels of resilience, but no relevant post-traumatic growth has taken place. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12144-020-01132-1.

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“… Niemiec (2020) added that character strengths play a central role during times of adversity, not only as a source of protection but it also offers a shift of mindset and helps to navigate and manage the struggles. Within the movement of positive psychology there are ongoing efforts to expand our understanding on the specific character strengths that may foster effective adaptation to adversity and assist individuals to effectively engage in important life activities ( Buckingham and Richardson, 2021 ). As one of the most recent additions to this family of strengths, the possession of “grit” has shown itself to facilitate individuals’ ability to maintain focus on their original goals in the face of adversity ( Duckworth and Quinn, 2009 ).…”

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“…Recent studies affirm that grit has also been associated with a number of positive outcomes, including lower suicidal ideation during stressful life events ( Blalock et al, 2015 ), successful completion of military training that involves a high degree of mental and physical stress ( Farina et al, 2019 ), improved mental and physical quality of life ( Traino et al, 2019 ), as well as academic achievement among university students in the wake of the unprecedented and challenging circumstances imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic ( Ghanizadeh, 2021 ). Considering these findings, it is argued that grit reinforces positive coping and reduces the perception of threat ( Buckingham and Richardson, 2021 ). It therefore seems reasonable to hypothesize that for the peer helper, and ultimately the peer helper system to function optimally, grit can be considered a fundamental characteristic.…”

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Peer Helpers’ Experience of Participation in an Adventure-Based Experiential Learning Program: A Grit Perspective

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The study focused on the adventure-based experiential learning (ABEL) component of the North-West University peer helper training program. The aim of this study was to explore and describe a group of peer helpers’ subjective experiences of their participation in an ABEL program, with a focus on how these experiences related to the concept of grit. A total of 26 students at the North-West University, both male and female, participated in the study. A qualitative research approach with a case study research design was used. The participants completed daily reflective diaries for the duration of the three-day ABEL program. After 3 months of performing their duties as peer helpers, the same individuals participated in focus group interviews. Themes were identified through inductive analysis and discussed regarding their relevance to the concept of grit. The main themes that emerged from both phases of data collection included intra-, inter-, and transpersonal/transcendent aspects, within which participants regularly referred to elements of grit. It was concluded that ABEL, due to its unique nature and demands, provides an ideal mechanism for the facilitation of personal growth on various levels. More specifically, through its clear association with the improvement and/or development of participants’ grit, it could equip these students to be more effective in their role as peer helpers.

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The Relationship Between Psychological Resilience and Pain Threshold and Tolerance: Optimism and Grit as Moderators

Cited by 11 publications

References 57 publications

Examining the Role of Resilience and Hope in Grit in Multiple Sclerosis

Examining the Role of Resilience and Hope in Grit in Multiple Sclerosis

Variables protecting mental health in the Spanish population affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Peer Helpers’ Experience of Participation in an Adventure-Based Experiential Learning Program: A Grit Perspective

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