Lower Levels Of Resilience Research Articles

Standardized framework for assessing soil quality at antimony smelting site by considering microbial-induced resilience and heavy metal contamination

Antimony smelting activities damage the soil and vegetation surroundings while generating economic value. However, no standardized methods are available to diagnose the extent of soil degradation at antimony smelting sites. This study developed a standardized framework for assessing soil quality by considering microbial-induced resilience and heavy metal contamination at Xikuangshan antimony smelting site. The soil resilience index (SRI) and soil contamination index (SCI) were calculated by Minimum Data Set and geo-accumulation model, respectively. After standardized by a multi-criteria quantitative procedure of modified Nemerow's pollution index (NPI), the integrated assessment of soil quality index (SQI), which is the minimum of SRINPI and SCINPI, was achieved. The results showed that Sb and As were the prominent metal(loid) pollutants, and significant correlations between SQI and SRI indicated that the poor soil quality was mainly caused by the low level of soil resilience. The primary limiting factors of SRI were Fungi in high and middle contaminated areas, and Skermanella in low contaminated area, suggesting that the weak soil resilience was caused by low specific microbial abundances. Microbial regulation and phytoremediation are greatly required to improve the soil quality at antimony smelting sites from the perspectives of pollution control and resilience improvement. This study improves our understanding of ecological effects of antimony smelting sites and provides a theoretical basis for ecological restoration and sustainable development of mining areas.

Psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the 10-item Connor-Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC-10), the 8- and 10-item post-traumatic growth inventory-short form (PTGI-SF) scales.

Given their clinical significance and impact on stress response and their potential malleability, resilience and posttraumatic growth (PTG) should receive greater attention as relevant constructs in clinical and research practice in the Arab context. We aimed through the present study to test the psychometric properties of Arabic translations of the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience scale (CD-RISC-10), the 10-item and the 8-item Post-Traumatic Growth Inventory-Short Form (PTGI-SF) in a sample of Lebanese adults from the general population. Three hundred eighty-seven Arabic-speaking participants (mean age = 26.17; 58.4% females) responded to a self-report web-based questionnaire. The forward and backward translation method was applied with the approval of the original developers of the scales. Confirmatory factor analysis indicated that fit of the one-factor model was acceptable, and all indices suggested that configural, metric, and scalar invariance was supported across gender for all the three scales. The CD-RISC-10, the 10-item and the 8-item PTGI-SF yielded a good internal consistency, with a McDonald's ω of .89, .95, and .93, respectively. Higher resilience and higher PTG were significantly and positively associated with greater cognitive reappraisal and lower emotion suppression, supporting convergent validity. We preliminarily suggest that these Arabic instruments are appropriate for use in Lebanese community adults to assess different positive responses after life crises, identify people with lack or low levels of resilience and growth who might need intervention, and monitor their response to therapy. Further cross-cultural validations should seek to extend their use in broader Arabic-speaking populations and settings.

The role of resilience in explaining hotel growth: A fuzzy-set QCA approach

PURPOSE: Due to the detrimental effects of the recent pandemic on the hotel sector, hotel resilience research and its impact on hotel recovery have received lots of academic attention. However, a sustainable perspective on hotel resilience, as an approach for investigating its impact on long-term hotel growth, has been largely overlooked in the hospitality resilience literature. Therefore, this paper aims to address the research gap by identifying the configuration of factors that constitute sustainable hotel resilience, leading to the growth of selected hotels operating in Poland. METHODOLOGY: Data for analysis were obtained from surveys conducted with 120 managers of one- and two-star hotels. A fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) was chosen to achieve the goal, which belongs to the group of configurational analysis methods. FINDINGS: Due to the asymmetric nature of the method, the analysis reveals configurations of factors leading to high hotel growth and those leading to low growth. In both cases, two such factor configurations were obtained. For high levels of hotel growth, it was found that maintaining a high level of three factors simultaneously, namely employee resilience, CSR activities and leadership resilience or CSR activities, team resilience and leadership resilience, provided sufficient conditions. For low levels of growth, fsQCA indicated sufficient conditions in the form of a low level of CSR activities and leadership resilience or a low level of employee resilience and team resilience. These findings emphasize the role of combining different factors to improve hotel growth. IMPLICATIONS: The research contributes to the literature on resilience in the hospitality industry by developing a new theoretical perspective on the complex nature of combinations of factors that contribute to sustainable hotel resilience, leading to both high and low growth. The research results also provide significant implications for entrepreneurs and managers, indicating the role of different combinations of factors in determining hotel growth. ORIGINALITY AND VALUE: The knowledge regarding sustainable hotel resilience is still insufficient. The study identified the best combinations of factors (both internal and external) that constitute sustainable hotel resilience, which may be vital for hotel growth.

Psychometric Properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in Spanish Adolescents.

Few studies have examined the psychometric properties of the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) in a large adolescent community sample, finding a significant disparity. This study explores the psychometric properties of the CD-RISC among Spanish adolescents by means of exploratory factor analysis (EFA), Rasch analysis, and measurement invariance (MI) across sex, as well as internal consistency and criterion validity. The sample was comprised of 463 adolescents (231 girls), aged 12 to 18 years, who completed the CD-RISC and other measures on emotional status and quality of life. The EFA suggested that the CD-RISC structure presented a unidimensional model. Consequently, shorter unidimensional CD-RISC models observed in the literature were explored. Thus, the Campbell-Sills and Stein CD-RISC-10 showed the soundest psychometric properties, providing an adequate item fit and supporting MI and non-differential item functioning across sex. Item difficulty levels were biased toward low levels of resilience. Some items showed malfunctioning in lower response categories. With regard to reliability, categorical omega was. 82. Strong associations with health-related quality of life, major depressive disorder symptoms, and emotional symptoms were observed. A weak association was found between resilience and the male sex. Campbell-Sills and Stein's CD-RISC-10 model emerges as the best to assess resilience among Spanish adolescents, as already reported in adults. Thus, independently of the developmental stage, the core of resilience may reside in the aspects of hardiness and persistence.

Relationship between Resilience and Psychological Wellbeing of In-School Adolescents in Adentan Municipality, Ghana.

Resiliency has been linked with positive mood and general wellbeing among young people. This study examined the relationship between resilience and psychological wellbeing of in-school adolescents in Adentan Municipality, Ghana. The quantitative approach was adopted for the study and the design for the study was the descriptive cross-sectional survey. A sample of 350 in-school adolescents were selected using proportional stratified random sampling for the study. Data were collected using questionnaire made up of the Brief Resilience Scale and the Adolescent Wellbeing Scale. Means, standard deviations and simple linear regression were used in analysing the data. The results showed that the respondents had low level of resilience. Similarly, it was found that the level of psychological wellbeing of the respondents was generally low. Finally, the study revealed that resilience had a significant impact on psychological wellbeing. School counsellors should collaborate with teachers and carry out assessment for at-risk students to find out those who have low resilience and psychological wellbeing so that assistance can be provided for such students. It was recommended that school counsellors in senior high schools organize guidance programmes for students on the subject of being resilient. This can help improve the resilience levels of students and thereby improve their psychological wellbeing.

ASSESSMENT OF PROFESSIONAL LIFE QUALITY AND RESILIENCE OF MEDICAL STAFF WORKING AT MILITARY TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION FACILITIES IN THE CONDITIONS OF WAR IN UKRAINE

Introduction. With the beginning of full-scale Russian aggression, the situation with mental health in Ukraine has significantly worsened. Medical workers who work with combatants during their treatment and rehabilitation are affected by secondary traumatic stress and also face a high level of professional stress, which can lead to a decrease in work efficiency and deterioration of health. Regular monitoring of professional life quality and timely implementation of measures aimed at increasing resilience level is extremely important for the successful professional activity of medical personnel who provide assistance to combatants. Objective. The objective of this study was to assess the professional life quality and resilience level of medical personnel in military treatment and rehabilitation facilities. Materials and Methods. 54 medical workers aged from 21 to 70 (average age – 39.1 ± 12.5) years participated in the study, among whom 70.4% were women and 29.6% were men. The respondents' work experience ranged from 1.5 to 53 years and averaged 18.0 ± 13.3 years. The majority of respondents (44.4%) were representatives of multidisciplinary hospitals. Among the survey participants, 27.8% were doctors, 16.6% were nurses, and 55.6% were other medical workers (nursing assistants, rehabilitation specialists). An online survey of participants was conducted using Google Forms. A questionnaire was developed consisting of several sections: the first section was an independently developed questionnaire that included biographical data of the participants; the second section was devoted to the study of the professional life quality of medical workers using the ProQOL-Health method; the third section was aimed at establishing the level of resilience according to the Connor-Davidson scale. Statistical analysis of the results was performed using Excel program. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis methods were used. Results. Medical personnel in military treatment and rehabilitation facilities predominantly have an average level of resilience, both among all respondents altogether and in separate groups of men, women, and medical workers of different specialties, with a tendency for lower scores among women. All respondents had average scores on the scales “Perceived Support,” “Professional Burnout,” “Secondary Traumatic Stress,” and “Moral Distress.” In the group of nurses, the scores of perceived support tended to decrease, while secondary traumatic stress, professional burnout, and moral distress tended to increase. A difference was found with regard to “Compassion Satisfaction” among representatives of different professions. Physicians had a high level of compassion satisfaction; nurses and other healthcare workers had a medium level of compassion satisfaction, with nurses having the lowest level among others. Conclusions. The assessment of the professional life quality of medical workers in military treatment and rehabilitation facilities shows that nurses are the most vulnerable category of personnel and have higher scores of professional burnout, moral distress, and secondary traumatic stress and lower scores of compassion satisfaction and perceived support. Medical workers with a higher level of resilience have higher scores of compassion satisfaction and perceived support. Persons with a lower level of resilience are more prone to professional burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and moral distress

The relationship between personality throughout adolescence and social anxiety disorder in young adulthood. A longitudinal twin study.

This study examined the longitudinal relationship between a range of personality related variables measured throughout adolescence, and social anxiety disorder (SAD) in young adulthood. In addition, we examined to what degree the phenotypic associations between personality and SAD could be attributed to shared genetic and environmental factors, respectively. A total of 3394 twins (56% females), consisting of seven national birth cohorts from Norway, participated in the study. Personality was measured with self-report questionnaires at three times throughout adolescence, and SAD was measured with a diagnostic interview in early adulthood (M = 19.1 years, SD = 1.2). Correlation and regression analyses were performed to examine phenotypic associations between personality and SAD. We then created four composite scores of personality, in which the personality variables from four different ages throughout adolescence were weighted relative to their importance for SAD. Finally, a series of Cholesky decomposition models were used to examine the underlying genetic and environmental influences on the phenotypic associations between composite scores of personality and SAD. The results showed that especially higher neuroticism, lower extraversion, higher levels of loneliness, and lower levels of resilience, self-efficacy and sense of coherence, were associated with SAD. The phenotypic correlations between composite scores of personality and SAD increased from 0.42 when personality was measured 6-7 years prior to the assessment of SAD, to 0.52 when personality was measured shortly before the assessment of SAD. These phenotypic associations were mainly due to genetic influences, indicating that personality in adolescence predicts SAD in early adulthood due to shared genetic influences rather than having direct 'causal' effects on SAD.

Assessment of Stress and Resilience in the General Population during COVID-19: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: The Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, has quickly spread worldwide, causing numerous challenges for people, such as lockdowns, isolation, and subsequent mental stress. Developing mental resilience is crucial for handling stress effectively. Understanding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stress and the resilience of the Indian population enables insight and facilitates thoughtful reformation in aiding the community. Aim: To assess the stress and resilience among the general population during the COVID-19 pandemic and to find the association between demographic variables and stress and resilience. Additionally, the study aimed to evaluate the correlation between stress and resilience among these subjects. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted Department of Psychiatry, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, from February 2021 to April 2021. A total of 740 willing respondents affected by the COVID19 pandemic participated in the study. A snowball sampling method was used in which participants were approached via a Google form circulated through their known contacts. The study encompassed those who had experienced either direct or indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The user-friendly Google form collected essential demographic information such as gender, marital status, and employment type. The stress and resilience levels were measured using the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Resilience Scale. The statistical analysis of sample characteristics with frequency distributions and categorical variables was done with the application of Chi-square tests. Correlation analysis was done using the Spearman's test. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The research demonstrated remarkably low resilience levels and heightened stress levels among female participants as well as single individuals. Conversely, a significant number of married men exhibited greater resilience (p=0.013) and reduced stress levels (p<0.001) compared to the rest of the population. Individuals in formal employment experienced less stress compared to those in informal employment (p=0.008). Notably, there was a moderate negative correlation between perceived stress and resilience which was significant (r=-0.562, p<0.001). Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected mental health and coping mechanisms; factors such as gender, social connections, and financial stability play significant roles. The study found that women, single individuals, and those working in informal sectors faced increased stress during these challenging times. Hence, psychological interventions targeting the pandemic crisis need to be planned considering the highlighted biological, socio-economic, and occupational factors.

Analysis of manufacturing supply chain resilience in China

The manufacturing industry serves as the mainstay of the modern economic system and enhancing the resilience of the manufacturing supply chain (SC) is crucial in the face of global instability. Numerous research frameworks have been devised to evaluate supply chain resilience（SCR）. However, these frameworks primarily concentrate on the internal SC performance, such as supplier on-time delivery rate and inventory turnover. This paper establishes a four-dimensional evaluation index system for assessing China’s manufacturing SCR at the macro level, including risk-resistance, recovery, responsiveness, and learning capabilities. The Self-Organizing Map (SOM) model is used for clustering analysis. Then the empirical analysis is conducted by using data from Chinese manufacturing listed companies between 2011 and 2020. The findings reveal that: ①The overall resilience of China’s manufacturing SC is suboptimal: only 3.23% exhibit a superior resilience level, followed by a high resilience level of 6.45%, a medium resilience level of 54.84%, and the low resilience level reaching 35.48%. ②Significant regional disparities exist in the resilience of China’s manufacturing SC. This paper proposes several recommendations for enhancing China’s manufacturing SCR.

Psychological resilience for students of faculty of physical education and sports science

Background and Study Aim. Understanding the psychological resilience of the student population is becoming increasingly significant in contemporary times. The research aims to identify the level of psychological resilience among students at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, and also the differences in average scores in the level of psychological resilience among them. Material and Methods. The research used a descriptive approach, employing the survey method to collect data. The research sample deliberately included 68 male and female students from the teaching, training, and rehabilitation division in the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences. The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) was used after excluding some items to make it suitable for the Libyan environment. Results. The results show a high level of psychological resilience among the students in both the teaching and training divisions, while it was average for the students in the rehabilitation division. Additionally, there are statistically significant differences between the three divisions, with the teaching division having higher scores. There are no statistically significant differences between the training and rehabilitation divisions in terms of the scale of psychological resilience, due to the similarity of means. Conclusions. Increasing the level of students' psychological resilience may result from assigning greater responsibility to them during the field training period, which simulates their future work environment. Additionally, it is advisable to develop preventive programs aimed at reducing the low level of psychological resilience among students and to prepare guidance programs aimed at enhancing psychological resilience among students.

Analysis on spatial difference and spillover effect of development resilience index of sports industry: A case study of 285 cities in China.

The sustainable development of the sports industry has garnered extensive attention worldwide. In this study, after a rigorous explanation of the connotation of the sports industry development resilience coefficient (SIDRC), the Topsis model and exploratory spatial data analysis were comprehensively employed to evaluate and visualize the SIDRC of 285 cities in China. Additionally, a spatial econometric model was constructed to explore the influencing factors of SIDRC. The major conclusions drawn from this study are as follow: (1) While the SIDRC has improved significantly over the study period, it still remains overall at a low level of resilience with a widening gap between cities. (2) A strong spatial imbalance exists in the distribution of SIDRC, with coastal regions demonstrating greater resilience compared to the central and western regions, and provincial capital cities faring better than other cities. (3) Policy support index, economic development level, structural diversity of the sports industry, and social participation play crucial roles in promoting SIDRC. Finally, social participation has a positive impact on SIDRC in neighboring cities by facilitating resource sharing, market expansion, and extending the industrial chain. The paper concludes by offering recommendations such as increasing the construction of sports markets and public participation, which can optimize the layout of the sports industry and enhance industrial development resilience.

Academic Resilience among Indonesian College Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Future Orientation and Peer Support

Introduction. Students in Indonesia are known to have a low level of academic resilience; both compared to other countries in Asia and around the world. Academic resilience is influenced by various factors, including internal and external factors. This study aimed to examine the contribution of future orientation (representing internal factor) and peer support (representing external factor) simultaneously towards academic resilience. Method. This cross-sectional study conducted by online questionnaire, encompassed three measurement instruments: Academic Resilience Scale-Indonesian version (α =.89), Future Orientation Scale (α =.82), and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (α =.71). A total of 303 undergraduate students were recruited for this study by accidental sampling method. Results. Through multiple regression analysis, future orientation and peer support simultaneously contribute to academic resilience in Indonesian students (R2 = .46, F (2.300) = 129.415, p<.001). Regarding comparative effect, peer support contributed slightly more to academic resilience than future orientation. In addition, based on the t-test, there were significant differences in academic resilience between male and female students (t=-2.141, p=.033). Academic resilience was also significantly correlated with academic achievement as measured by GPA (r=.36, p<.001). Discussion and Conclusion. This current study highlights that academic resilience was associated with future orientation (represent internal factor) and peer support (represent external factors (peer support) collectively. Furthermore, peer support had a slightly higher contribution towards academic resilience than future orientation. This finding can be served as a foundation for interventions to develop student academic resilience.

Abstract B006: Association between unmet needs and resilience among cancer survivors in Kentucky

Abstract Introduction: Despite efforts to improve patient follow-up care, cancer survivors still face challenges in addressing their mental, physical, and social well-being. Resilience, the patients’ ability to thrive and adapt following cancer diagnosis and treatment, is dynamic and variable within and between populations. Previous literature has reported a low level of resilience among those with higher levels of unmet needs. However, there is a need to assess whether the effect on resilience differs by domain to help tailor interventions. The objective of this exploratory analysis is to measure prevalent unmet needs among cancer survivors in Kentucky and to analyze the association between specific domains of unmet needs and resilience. Methods: LADDER (Life After Diagnosis and Descriptors of Experience and Responses) Study is a pilot project to evaluate the feasibility of online methods of collecting preliminary data for psychosocial factors in cancer survivors. Kentucky residents 18 years and older with a cancer diagnosis within 12 months were eligible to enroll. The CaSUN instrument was used among those who completed active cancer treatment to identify prevalent unmet needs across five domains: Information, Existential Survivorship, Comprehensive cancer care, Quality of Life (QOL), and Relationships. Multivariable logistic regression was used to calculate Odds Ratios (OR) and 95% Confidence Intervals (CI) adjusting for age, sex, education, employment, rural residence, cancer type, and time since diagnosis to estimate the likelihood of self-perceived low resilience, measured by the brief 10-item Connor Davidson Resilience Scale. Results: Of the 57 eligible participants, 46 were included in the analysis (80.7%) after accounting for missing data. A majority (67.4%) reported unmet needs for available information and access to the best medical care. Approximately 88% of those who reported unmet needs regarding cancer care were college graduates. Moreover, the majority who reported unmet needs in all five domains were younger (20-44 years), females, employed, and urban residents. Cancer survivors who reported unmet needs in information (OR: 1.14; 95% CI: 0.19, 6.97), existential survivorship (OR: 2.77; 95% CI: 0.58, 13.16), relationship (OR: 1.17; 95% CI: 0.24, 5.73) and QOL (OR: 2.08; 95% CI: 0.40, 10.82) domains had higher odds of reporting self-perceived low resilience; however, these results were not statistically significant. Negative confounding in adjusted models was observed, where survivors who reported unmet needs related to existential survivorship were 4.9 times more likely to report self-perceived low resilience. Conclusions: Based on this exploratory analysis, unmet needs in the existential survivorship domain, which includes stress reduction, coping mechanisms, and social support, is associated with low resilience. Employment and college education explained more of the likelihood of self-perceived low resilience. Understanding specific needs and factors that affect survivors’ resilience is essential to ongoing survivorship care. Citation Format: Stephie Abraham, Hoa Nguyen, Kathy B. Baumgartner, Richard Baumgartner, Stephanie Boone. Association between unmet needs and resilience among cancer survivors in Kentucky [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the 16th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2023 Sep 29-Oct 2;Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2023;32(12 Suppl):Abstract nr B006.

Association between Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms and Resilience in Frontline Healthcare Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Vietnam

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a considerable burden on frontline healthcare workers (HCWs), thus increasing their vulnerability to developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Our study aimed to examine the relationship between possible PTSD symptoms and resilience and identify associated factors with possible PTSD symptoms among Vietnamese frontline HCWs during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. We conducted a cross-sectional study across medical facilities at three administrative levels: provincial, district, and commune levels of Vietnam's healthcare service and management systems. The Item of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) and Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) were used to measure possible PTSD symptoms and psychological resilience accordingly. In the sample of 763 HCWs, two-thirds were women, their median age was 34, and nearly half were nurses. 15.9% of HCWs reported having possible PTSD symptoms. Several variables, including COVID-19 concerns: worried about being infected with COVID-19, lacking personal protective equipment (PPE), about an uncontrollable pandemic, feeling lonely about being isolated from family, and resilience capacity were statistically significant with having possible PTSD symptoms. Multiple logistic regression showed that reused PPE, concerns about lacking PPE, and low levels of resilience were significantly associated with an increased likelihood of possible PTSD symptoms. It is suggested that greater priority should be given to improving healthcare plans to mitigate HCWs' PTSD symptoms and improve their resilience trait.

Burnout, resilience, and subjective well-being among Portuguese lecturers' during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lecturers face a large wide of occupational stressors. If the prolonged stress and the symptomatology associated with the working conditions to which lecturers were exposed were already a concern before the pandemic, the pandemic may have exacerbated this psychosocial vulnerability. Burnout is a psychological syndrome that develops in response to chronic work stress. This study aims to describe burnout amongst lecturers working in Portugal and to analyse potential determinants of burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was performed using an online questionnaire distributed via social networks. The survey collected sociodemographic and sleep patterns data in addition to applying the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (personal, work- and student-related burnout), the Resilience Scale, the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The sample included 331 lecturers from 35 different colleges and faculties. Three significant models explained personal (R2 = 54%), work- (R2 = 47%) and student- (R2 = 19%) related burnout. Lower levels of resilience and higher levels of depression and stress were significantly associated with personal and work-related burnout. Changes in sleep patterns were additionally associated with both personal and work-related burnout. Higher education institutions must recognize the impact of the work environment and organizational culture on faculty mental health and take proactive measures to improve this environment. These institutions can implement support strategies such as educational technology training, professional development programmes, emotional support resources, and workload flexibility. Implementing measures to enhance lecturers' resilience and overall life satisfaction could potentially help mitigate burnout and improve the well-being of educators, ultimately contributing to the overall quality of education.

Quantifying community resilience to riverine hazards in Bangladesh

Every year, 30–70% of Bangladesh is inundated with flood waters, which combined with erosion, affect between 10 and 70 million people annually. Rural riverine communities in Bangladesh have long been identified as some of the poorest populations, most vulnerable to riverine hazards. However, these communities have, for generations, also developed resilience strategies – considered as the combination of absorptive, adaptive, and transformative approaches – to manage significant flooding and erosion. It is not clear whether such existing strategies are sufficient to generate resilience in the face of increasing hazards and growing pressures for land. In this study, we quantify community resilience to flooding and erosion of 35 of the most poverty-stricken and exposed communities in riverine Bangladesh by applying the systematic resilience measurement framework provided by the Flood Resilience Measurement for Communities tool. The low levels of resilience observed in the riverine communities, as well as their continued focus on enhancing absorptive capacities are alarming, especially in the face of growing climate threats and continued population growth. Innovative transformative responses are urgently required in riverine Bangladesh, which align with and complement ongoing community-centred efforts to enhance rural resilience to riverine hazards.

Distinct dyadic quality of life profiles among patient-caregiver dyads with advanced lung cancer: a latent profile analysis.

This study aimed to identify the heterogeneity of dyadic quality of life (QoL) profiles, determine whether these profiles differ in terms of demographic and medical factors, neuroticism, resilience, and family functioning, and explore the combined effect of patient and caregiver neuroticism, resilience, and family functioning on dyadic QoL profiles. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 304 advanced lung cancer patient-caregiver dyads. Self-report questionnaires were administered to patient-caregiver dyads to assess demographic and medical characteristics, neuroticism, resilience, family functioning, and QoL. The latent profile analysis identified four subgroups of dyadic QoL: patient-low-caregiver-high profile (38.82%), patient-high-caregiver-high profile (22.37%), patient-high-caregiver-low profile (19.74%), and patient-low-caregiver-low profile (19.08%). Additionally, when both patients and their caregivers had a high level of neuroticism or low level of resilience and low family functioning, compared with only member having them, there was a higher risk of poorer dyadic QoL. Our study identified the four heterogeneities of dyadic QoL profiles among advanced lung cancer patient-caregiver dyads. Future dyadic interventions should consider the heterogeneity of dyadic QoL in this population and prioritize patient-caregiver dyads at risk of poor dyadic QoL. Furthermore, when high neuroticism, low resilience, or family functioning coexist between patients and their caregivers, both parties exhibit much lower dyadic QoL.

Measurements and Influencing Factors of New Rural Collective Economies’ Resilience toward Mountain Disasters in Indigent Areas: A Case Study of Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, China

Economic activities in disaster-prone areas are significantly susceptible to mountain disasters, and enhancing the resilience of new rural collective economies (RRCEs) is a pressing challenge that needs to be overcome in the areas of disaster risk management and sustainable development. The target research area comprises 48 representative villages in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture (LP). An assessment framework based on the Resilience Index Measurement Analysis (RIMA) model is established to evaluate the RRCEs in the face of mountain disasters, and the influencing factors regarding the RRCEs are examined. The results show that (1) typical villages in the new rural collective economies (NRCE) have a low level of resilience. (2) Transformational capacity is the key to improving RRCEs. (3) Off-farm villages exhibit the highest level of collective economic resilience, followed by diversified villages, while the lowest resilience level is observed in purely agricultural villages. (4) Talent security and institutional security are important for achieving a high level of resilience. Both of these factors significantly influence RRCEs. (5) The combined influence of talent, financical, institutional, technological, and business security contributes to the diverse factors that shape RRCEs. In other words, the path to achieving resilience in the new rural collective economies is characterized by multiple routes that lead to a common goal. Building on this, we propose recommendations in five key areas, namely, encouraging scientific research and innovation, improving disaster insurance coverage, strengthening the emergency protection system, facilitating collective economic development, and selecting suitable strategies to enhance resilience based on local conditions. The aim is to offer valuable insights for disaster-prone areas to enhance RRCEs and realize sustainable development and rural revitalization.

Responding to Climate Change in Jordan: understanding institutional developments, political restrictions and economic opportunities

ABSTRACT Jordan is one of the world’s most resource-poor, arid and freshwater-stressed countries with climate change aggravating these challenges further. We argue that due to Jordan’s climate change vulnerability and low levels of resilience, as well as its vital role in Middle Eastern politics, it is necessary to examine how climate change policies are approached in the kingdom. Based on a thematic analysis of official climate change policy documentation and elite interviews, we find that climate change problems are portrayed as important in Jordan, but the policymaking and implementation processes face significant challenges. The main predicaments are: the prioritization of short-term political and economic interests, over-reliance on external actors, limited financial, technical and knowledge capacities, and a lack of coordination between the key public sector stakeholders. Furthermore, as with other authoritarian states, Jordan’s ability to respond to climate change is influenced by restrictions stemming from the governing regime’s prioritization of its own survival.

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Higher Levels of Stress Are Associated With the Co-occurrence of Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment and Anxiety

We sought to identify subgroups of patients with distinct joint cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) AND anxiety profiles and evaluate for differences in demographic and clinical characteristics, as well as levels of global stress, cancer-specific stress, cumulative life stress, and resilience. Patients (n = 1332) completed the Attentional Function Index and the Spielberger State Anxiety Inventory six times over two cycles of chemotherapy. Global, cancer-specific, and cumulative life stress and resilience were evaluated using Perceived Stress Scale, Impact of Event Scale-Revised, Life Stressor Checklist-Revised, and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, respectively. Latent profile analysis was used to identify subgroups of patients with distinct joint CRCI AND anxiety profiles. Differences were evaluated using parametric and nonparametric tests. Three classes were identified (ie, No CRCI and Low Anxiety [57.3%], Moderate CRCI and Moderate Anxiety [34.5%], and High CRCI and High Anxiety [8.2%]). All of the stress measures showed a dose-response effect (ie, as the CRCI AND anxiety profile worsened, scores for all three types of stress increased). The two highest symptom classes reported higher occurrence rates for six specific stressors (eg, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual harassment). Findings suggest that higher levels of co-occurring CRCI AND anxiety are associated with some common risk factors, as well as higher levels of stress and lower levels of resilience. Increased knowledge of modifiable risk factors and sources of stress associated with the co-occurrence of these two symptoms will assist clinicians to identify high-risk patients and implement individualized interventions.