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Introduction to the special issue on resilience
Jeannette L Johnson1, Shelly A Wiechelt
1Research Center on Children and Youth, School of Social Work, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York 14214-3072, USA. jj44@buffalo.edu
Substance Use & Misuse
|June 19, 2004
Summary
This article reviews the history and contemporary understanding of resilience. It highlights how resilience research, pioneered by Garmezy, Werner, and Smith, shifted focus from deficits to strengths.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Community Psychology
Background:
- Resilience as a concept originated from foundational work by Norman Garmezy, Emmy Werner, and Ruth Smith.
- Contemporary research and theory continue to explore and define the multifaceted nature of resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a special issue dedicated to the concept of resilience.
- To provide a historical overview of resilience research.
- To examine current theoretical and practical discussions surrounding resilience.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of resilience literature.
- Analysis of contemporary scholarly discourse on resilience.
Main Results:
- The concept of resilience has evolved significantly since its inception.
- Current scholarship emphasizes a strengths-based perspective in understanding resilience.
Conclusions:
- Resilience research has profoundly impacted psychological paradigms.
- The field has shifted from a deficit-focused to a strengths-focused approach in research, theory, and practice.