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Resilience in ecosystemic context: evolution of the concept.

M A Waller1

  • 1School of Social Work, College of Public Programs, Arizona State University, Temple 85286-1802, USA. margi.waller@asu.edu

The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|August 10, 2001
PubMed
Summary

This review synthesizes resilience research across social sciences, defining it as a dynamic, multidetermined outcome of interacting forces within an ecosystem. It proposes a refined definition and discusses implications for future research and practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Ecosystem Studies
  • Psychology

Background:

  • The concept of resilience has evolved significantly across social science disciplines over the last two decades.
  • Previous research often focused on individual or community-level resilience in isolation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of resilience literature across diverse social science disciplines.
  • To synthesize recent findings and propose a refined, working definition of resilience.
  • To examine emerging constructions of resilience and their implications.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review across social science fields.
  • Synthesis of findings from empirical studies and theoretical papers.
  • Analysis of conceptual developments in resilience research.

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Main Results:

  • Resilience is a multidetermined and ever-changing product of interacting forces.
  • Resilience is context-dependent, shaped by specific ecosystemic factors.
  • Emerging constructions highlight the dynamic and interactive nature of resilience.

Conclusions:

  • A refined working definition of resilience is proposed, emphasizing its dynamic and context-specific nature.
  • Findings have implications for future research methodologies and practical interventions.
  • Interdisciplinary approaches are crucial for a comprehensive understanding of resilience.