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A Concept Analysis of Resilience Integrating Genetics.
Kosuke Niitsu1, Julia F Houfek1, Cecilia R Barron1
1a College of Nursing , University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha , NE , USA.
Issues in Mental Health Nursing
|August 3, 2017
Summary
Resilience, the ability to cope with adversity, lacks a clear definition. This study identified key factors like personality, emotion regulation, and social support that contribute to positive adaptation after trauma.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Resilience is a key concept in clinical and research settings.
- A lack of a standardized definition hinders understanding and application.
- Existing evidence points to intrapersonal and environmental influences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a concept analysis to clarify the definition of resilience.
- To identify the antecedents, attributes, and consequences of resilience.
- To provide a clearer understanding for nurses regarding resilience.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive concept analysis was performed.
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on resilience.
- Identification of core components and influencing factors.
Main Results:
- The antecedent of resilience was identified as a potentially traumatic event.
- Defining attributes include ego-resiliency, emotion regulation, social support, and heredity.
- Consequences ranged from no to mild psychopathological symptoms, alongside positive adaptation.
Conclusions:
- A clearer conceptualization of resilience has been established.
- Understanding resilience involves recognizing its multifaceted nature, including personal and environmental factors.
- This analysis offers valuable insights for nursing practice and future research on resilience.
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