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Published on: October 14, 2021
Personality science, resilience, and posttraumatic growth.
Eranda Jayawickreme1, Marie J C Forgeard2, Laura E R Blackie1
1Department of Psychology,Wake Forest University,Winston-Salem,NC 27109jayawide@wfu.edublackile@wfu.eduhttp://www.wfu.edu/~jayawidehttp://www.growthinitiative.org.
PASTOR offers a novel approach to understanding resilience by examining behavioral flexibility and stability over time. This framework aids in clarifying key questions in personality science and the link between resilience and posttraumatic growth.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Personality Science
- Resilience Research
Background:
- Resilience is a complex construct.
- Understanding individual differences in adapting to adversity is crucial.
- Existing models may not fully capture the dynamic nature of resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce PASTOR as an innovative framework for studying resilience.
- Explore how PASTOR can advance personality science research.
- Clarify the relationship between resilience and posttraumatic growth.
Main Methods:
- This is a commentary, not an empirical study.
- It proposes a conceptual framework (PASTOR).
- It integrates existing theories and research in personality science.
Main Results:
- PASTOR provides a novel lens for examining behavioral flexibility and stability.
- It facilitates critical questions regarding personality and adaptation.
- It offers clarity on the resilience-posttraumatic growth connection.
Conclusions:
- PASTOR represents a significant conceptual advancement in resilience research.
- Engaging with PASTOR can stimulate new research directions in personality science.
- The framework enhances understanding of psychological adaptation and growth following adversity.
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