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Resiliency in Persons Experiencing Homelessness: A Concept Analysis Using the Evolutionary Framework.

Christian Ketel¹, Samereh Abdoli²

¹Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

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|September 10, 2024

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Resiliency in homelessness is a dynamic process, not a static trait, shaped by individual and environmental factors. Recognizing these strengths is vital for improving nursing care and societal understanding.

Keywords:

Rogers' evolutionary method homelessness resiliency unhoused

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Area of Science:

Social Sciences
Nursing

Background:

Homelessness presents significant health challenges, making resiliency a key factor in understanding individual experiences.
Resiliency research is crucial for challenging societal judgments and informing nursing practices.

Purpose of the Study:

To conduct a comprehensive concept analysis of resiliency within the context of homelessness.
To propose a revised definition of resiliency for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Main Methods:

Employed Rogers's evolutionary concept analysis method.
Examined the transformation of resiliency across time and disciplines within the homelessness context.

Main Results:

Resiliency in homelessness is an inherent quality and a developed response, influenced by innate capacities and environmental challenges.
Identified unrecognized strengths in resilient individuals experiencing homelessness.
Highlighted the need to reassess societal value judgments regarding homelessness and resilience.

Conclusions:

Resiliency is a dynamic process involving individual, social, and environmental dimensions.
Nursing has a pivotal role in research, practice, education, and advocacy to support resiliency in this population.
New interventions and approaches can be developed to better address resiliency in homelessness.