understand the current theoretical and operational definitions of the concept for use in theory and research (Walker & Avant‚ 2005). The concept resilience was chosen for analysis because of its many uses in the literature today‚ and the need of a central‚ encompassing‚ modernized definition. In wake of the recent tragedies that have been occurring‚ resilience has become more widely used and its definition has been stretched. If this concept is to be used in its entirety‚ a centralized definition will
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Resilience capacity provides the basis for restoration after a severe jolt and can offer an opportunity for an organization to undergo a positive transformation as a result of overcoming an exceptionally challenging experience. Similarly‚ strategic agility enables a firm to initiate and apply flexible and dynamic competitive moves in order to respond positively to changes imposed by others and to initiate shifts in strategy to create new marketplace realities (McCann‚ 2004). The purpose of this
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Leadership and Resilience Leadership and resilience are crucial to establish and accomplish a mission. The Brazilian Army has a publication concerning leadership‚ Manual de Campanha C 20-10 - Lideranca Militar‚ 2ª edicao‚ 2011. However‚ this manual does not reach directly the importance of resilience as a determinant factor to prepare Soldiers. Leadership provides objective‚ motivation‚ and guidance while resilience brings the ability to recover from difficulties‚ and to adapt a new environments
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investigated the relationship between hope and resilience with work engagement in 422 staff nurses working in three public hospitals in Malaysia. The regression analysis revealed that hope and resilience were positive factors which related to work engagement. Possible reasons for these findings‚ as well as their implications and future research directions are discussed. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of hope and resilience on work engagement. Othman and Mohd Nasurdin’s
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level of resilience that the child may have internalized. Children that have been met with this adversity can all too often feel unloved‚ unworthy‚ insecure‚ rejection‚ have very low self-esteem and a lack of trust in the adult world. (Lowenthal‚ 1999). Caregivers can provide these young children with the care‚ stability and nurturance they need to recover from such events. As the above quote states a resilient person will possibly have better outcomes. Therefore‚ the concept of resilience and the
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Resilience and Adult Development Chundra R. Smith University of the Rockies Abstract The word resilience is defined in Webster’s Dictionary as: “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change”. This in the psychological world still has the same meaning as Bjorklund states: “resilience is the maintenance of healthy functioning following exposure to trauma”. In dealing with life and adult development we are either going to become more resilient or breakdown. It is my belief
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By general definition‚ the term “resilience” suggests an individual’s capacity to positively transition through times of adversity. Contemporary research in the social sciences has coined the concept of a psychological construct‚ which has gained currency in its application to theories covering trauma and loss and subsequent clinical implications for the treatment of psychological disorders. Within neuropsychology‚ there are a number of arguments about the adequate nature and use of the term as applied
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investigation of the factors that contributed to these women’s success‚ resistance and resilience were found as the common combination of influence. Resistance involves the response to unjust circumstances with strategies for the betterment of the situation. Resilience‚ on the other hand‚ refers to the coping and adapting mechanisms used to deal with adversities. In this particular case‚ resistance and resilience goes hand-in-hand‚ in which “resilient individuals
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skills and experiences allowed the group to tackle various challenges. From experienced sailors to scientists and photographers‚ each member brings something unique to the team. Resilience can also be seen as many team members showed remarkable resilience and determination in the face of extreme adversity. This resilience helped the group stay together and face challenges with courage. Finally‚ mutual support can be appreciated as team members support each other often‚ offering comfort‚ encouragement
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or someone pulls us down‚ if we have a healthy mental attitude. Resilience is overcoming something dramatic in life which makes us a better person. When we speak with a professional about the problems either in the workplace or in our personal life we will began to better understand the problem and how to deal with it. Being a better person and feeling good about yourself will make you a more resilient. According
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