Moderate Levels Of Resilience Research Articles

Assessing the impact and resilience of the community in the aftermath of a small-scale tornado: A field survey-based analysis

Extreme weather can lead to the formation of small-scale tornadoes. Tornadoes are generated by cumulonimbus clouds resulting from convection or orographic lifting of an unstable air mass interacting with a relatively warm air mass within a frontal boundary. The village of Donohudan experienced a small-scale tornado event that resulted in damage to buildings, yards, power infrastructure, and injuries to individuals. This was the first time the community faced a small-scale tornado event, leading to a lack of understanding in handling the aftermath. The aim of this research is to analyze the impact of and resilience to small-scale tornadoes among the population. The research methodology involves field surveys to determine the extent of damage based on the Beaufort scale. The Connor Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC) is employed as a measurement criterion to assess community resilience. The predominant damages were light structural damages and flying roofs caused by the small-scale tornado. Donohudan village demonstrated a moderate level of resilience to small-scale tornadoes, influenced by factors such as flexibility in adapting to changes and challenges, support from family and social networks, spiritual influence, and having a goal-oriented life.

The Relationship between Resilience and Overthinking in Adolescents

The aim of this research is to 1) Find out whether there is a relationship between resilience and overthinking in adolescents. 2) See how high the level of resilience is in adolescents. 3) See how high the level of overthinking is in adolescents. 4) Find out which resilience level scale items are identified as not optimal or low; which can be proposed as guidance topics. 5) Find out which overthinking scale items are identified as not optimal or high; which can be proposed as a guidance topic. This research method is quantitative correlational research. This research was aimed at adolescents at Charitas Jakarta High School. The respondents in this study were 218 adolescents. The measuring instruments used are surveys and data collection instruments for two variables, namely the resilience and overthinking. Items are declared valid with the validity coefficient value, namely r ≥ 0.30 and p value 0.05, and the item is declared reliable when the reliability coefficient is greater than 0.70 (r1 0.70). The results of this study prove that: 1) There is a negative relationship with a high level of significance because the Pearson's r value is -0.688 and p .001. 2) The level of resilience possessed by young students at Charitas Jakarta High School is classified as moderate and tends to be high. This is shown by a total of 218 respondents or adolescents who answered the questionnaire. It shows that there are 134 adolescents indicated to be at a moderate level of resilience, 49 others are at a high level of resilience and 6 adolescents are indicated to have very high resilience. 3) The level of overthinking among adolescents is in the medium position. This is proven by a total of 218 adolescents or 48.17% of respondents who are at the level of medium overthinking tends to be low. 4) The items from the resilience variable that were indicated to be low were found and 4 guidance themes were proposed. 5) The items from the overthinking variables that were indicated as high were obtained and 3 guidance topics were proposed.

The Resilience of Working Mothers with Cerebral Palsy Children

The limited owned by children with cerebral palsy make them unable to meet their needs and require assistance of others. The cerebral palsy is very dependent on parents especially mother to meet the daily needs and therefore it will affect the mother’s level of stress. The purpose of this study was to identify the resilience of working mother with cerebral palsy children. This research is quantitative research with a descriptive research design. The sampling technique used in this research was total sampling with the inclusion criteria being working mothers who had children with mild to moderate cerebral palsy. The exclusion criteria were working mothers who were sick and working mothers who cancelled the study. The sample used was 50 working mothers with cerebral palsy children. The research results showed that most of the respondents had a moderate level of resilience was 60% (n=30). Further study on the correlation between those factors and working mother’s resilience are highly recommended. It is suggested that school establish some programs to shape working mother’s high resilience.

Correlation Between Resilience and Social Support in Elderly Ischemic Stroke Patients

ObjectiveSocial support can be divided into emotional support, tool support and information support in function or mode. Emotional support is encouragement, expressed as love and care, respect and value, encouragement and compassion, and psychological resilience due to adaptation to adversity and stressors, which is conducive to personal positive psychological adjustment and good functional status.This study aims to explore the status of resilience and social support in elderly stroke patients and examine the correlation between the two factors. Methods: Convenience sampling was used to survey 280 elderly stroke ischemic patients admitted to the Department of Neurology in our hospital from January to December 2020. General information, resilience, and social support were assessed through questionnaires. Results: The participants had a moderate level of resilience, with an average score of (63.77±9.99). The total social support score ranged with an average score of (33.72±5.77), indicating a relatively low level of social support. After the Pearson correlation analysis, there was a positive correlation between resilience and social support namely r=0.277, P <0.05. Conclusion: Enhancing social support among elderly stroke patients is an effective way to improve their psychological resilience.

Relación entre los estilos de apego y el nivel de resiliencia en estudiantes de secundaria

· Recibido: 22 de septiembre de 2023 · Arbitrado: 10 de octubre de 2023 · Aceptado: 14 de diciembre de 2023 · Publicado: 1 de febrero de 2024 The objective of this research was to determine if there is a relationship between attachment styles and the level of resilience in sixth grade students of the Adventist Educational Unit UAB, Bolivia, in 2023. The study was developed under a quantitative, descriptive approach, correlational, not experimental. The sample was made up of 37 students from this academic grade and educational center. The CaMir-R attachment styles questionnaire and the Wagnild and Young Resilience Test were used. As a result, it was obtained that disorganized attachment (49%) and a moderate level of resilience (43%) are more prevalent. Furthermore, it was determined that although there is a positive trend, the link does not reach statistical significance, with a Spearman's Rho coefficient of 0.255 and an associated p value of 0.127. It is concluded that there is no significant correlation between attachment styles and resilience in schoolchildren.

Nurses' Job Burnout and Resilience in Neonatal Intensive Care Units.

To assess the relationship between job burnout and resilience among nurses working in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in Oman. NICUs induce a significant amount of stress that predisposes nurses to a substantial degree of burnout. Resilience can play a role in reducing the effects of job burnout. A limited number of studies have examined job burnout and resilience among NICU nurses. A cross-sectional survey design was utilized. The Maslach Burnout Inventory was used to assess burnout, and the Brief Resilience Scale was used to assess perceptions of resilience. Pearson correlation was used to assess the relationship between job burnout and resilience. A total of 173 staff nurses participated. Participants reported low levels of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization but moderate levels on the personal accomplishment subscale. Nurses reported moderate levels of resilience. Emotional exhaustion and depersonalization were negatively correlated with resilience, while personal accomplishment was positively correlated with resilience. This study demonstrated that enhancing resilience can reduce the effect of burnout among NICU nurses. Enhancing levels of resilience among NICU nurses, in addition to providing adequate managerial support and good collegial relations, is essential to reduce their perceived job burnout.

Parental Psychological Control, Resilience and Employment Stress Among Chinese University Pharmacy Students as Basis for School-based Group Counseling Program

In this study, 985 chinese college students aged 16-21 years from the school of Pharmacy in Anhui Xinhua University, were investigated using a standardized questionnaire method. An intervention program to relieve the employment pressure of college students can improve it from the perspective of individual, parents and school. The results showed that, the employment stress of the college students was generally moderate, with significant differences in age. Respondents reported a low level of parental psychological control with significant differences in gender and grade. Respondents had an moderate level of resilience with significant differences in their monthly household income. There was a correlation between employment pressure and psychological resilience and parents' psychological control. There was no correlation between psychological control and psychological resilience.

Exploring Resilience in Care Home Nurses: An Online Survey.

Resilience is considered a core capability for nurses in managing workplace challenges and adversity. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought care homes into the public consciousness; yet, little is known about the resilience of care home nurses and the attributes required to positively adapt in a job where pressure lies with individuals to affect whole systems. To address this gap, an online survey was undertaken to explore the levels of resilience and potential influencing factors in a sample of care home nurses in Northern Ireland between January and April 2022. The survey included the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, demographic questions and items relating to nursing practice and care home characteristics. Mean differences and key predictors of higher resilience were explored through statistical analysis. A moderate level of resilience was reported among the participants (n = 56). The key predictors of increased resilience were older age and higher levels of education. The pandemic has exposed systemic weakness but also the strengths and untapped potential of the care home sector. By linking the individual, family, community and organisation, care home nurses may have developed unique attributes, which could be explored and nurtured. With tailored support, which capitalises on assets, they can influence a much needed culture change, which ensures the contribution of this sector to society is recognised and valued.

The relationships between nurses' resilience, burnout, perceived organisational support and social support during the second wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic: A quantitative cross‐sectional survey

AbstractAimsTo examine the level of resilience and burnout among British nurses during the second wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic and the influence of personal, social and organisational factors on nurses' resilience and burnout.BackgroundNurses experienced excessive workload and emotional demands over a prolonged period during the COVID‐19 pandemic which may have led to exhaustion. Little research has examined the correlation between the pandemic variables, nurses' resilience and burnout during the second wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic.DesignThis study utilised a descriptive, cross‐sectional research design.MethodsA cross‐sectional and self‐report survey involved 111 staff nurses, who completed a self‐administrated questionnaire between January and April 2021. A STORBE checklist was used to report the study results.FindingsThe study found that nurses experienced a high level of burnout and low to moderate levels of resilience. The study revealed significant negative relationships between the level of burnout and perceived organisational support and nurses' resilience. The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on nurses' social roles and their worries about patient safety were positively correlated with burnout. The perceived organisational support, the impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on nurses' social roles and the level of resilience were significant factors for burnout.ConclusionsNurses experienced a high level of burnout during the second wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic, which may be influenced by how they felt their organisations supported them. Nurses' feelings that the pandemic affected their social roles were associated with increasing their burnout.Relevance to Clinical PracticeStrategies should be developed to address staff burnout and resilience. Nurse managers and educators should play leadership roles in creating professional training to include competencies and psychological preparedness for disasters and to implement strategies to increase the organisational commitments to staff safety and well‐being.

Community flood resilience assessment of Saadi neighborhood, Shiraz, Iran

Flash floods have recently become a recurrent phenomenon with devastating impacts on different cities, particularly vulnerable communities in Iran. Community resilience is a relatively recent approach to resilience, increasingly used in the natural hazards and climate change literature. This study aims to assess the community resilience of a flood-prone district, the Saadi neighborhood, in Shiraz, Iran. Based on an extensive literature review, an indicator-based framework was outlined to measure community resilience to flash floods using five dimensions: social, community capital, economic, institutional, and infrastructural and housing resilience. The primary data on community flood resilience assessment was collected through a survey using questionnaires. Using simple random sampling, 374 individuals from the residents of the study area were selected. The data were ranked and analyzed through qualification methods, descriptive statistics and expert panel weighting system. The overall composite community resilience and the community resilience indices’ scores were .56 out of 1 for the selected community, indicating a moderate level of resilience. The findings showed that institutional and infrastructure/housing conditions had a limited impact on community resilience. However, social trust and community capital were crucial for aiding the community’s rapid recovery from a flood disaster and preparing for future floods. Policymakers and resilience planners, thus, should focus on the lessons that can be learnt from the past floods, particularly in terms of infrastructure and institutional resilience, as these have a significant impact on the overall resilience of local communities.

Alexithymia, resilience and suicidal ideation among patients with obsessive–compulsive disorder

BackgroundObsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric illness with a considerable risk of alexithymia, and suicide may make this risk worse. This study aimed to assess alexithymia, resilience, and suicidal ideation among patients with obsessive–compulsive disorder. A cross-sectional study was established at the psychiatric outpatient clinic at Zagazig University Hospitals in addition to Abbasyia Hospital for Mental Health in Cairo City. A purposive sample of 140 obsessive–compulsive patients. Five tools were used for data collection, including the socio-demographic questionnaire, the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), the Resilience Scale, and the Scale for Suicidal Ideation (SSI).ResultsThe study findings demonstrated that in excess of two-thirds of the studied subjects had mild obsessive–compulsive disorder, slightly more than two-thirds of them suffered from alexithymia, more than half of patients had a moderate level of resilience, and the majority of them had suicidal ideation. Patients’ obsessive–compulsive score was a statistically significant positive predictor for suicidal ideation.ConclusionsA positive and significant correlation was found between patients’ obsessive–compulsive scores and both alexithymia and suicidal ideation scores. Negatively significant correlations were found between resilience and each patient’s obsessive–compulsive score, alexithymia, and suicidal ideation. Therefore, it is recommended implementing longitudinal studies to establish the causality between OCD Sufferers’ resilience, alexithymia, and ideations of suicide.

HUBUNGAN RESILIENSI DENGAN WELL-BEING MAHASISWA KEPERAWATAN FK UNUD SELAMA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19

Nursing students are one of the groups of students who are found to be most vulnerable to mental health problems such as stress, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. The stress experienced by students has a very bad impact on the well-being of the students themselves. To be able to achieve optimal well-being during their education, nursing students need resilience. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between resilience and well-being in nursing students, faculty of medicine, Udayana University during the Covid-19 pandemic. This study used a descriptive correlative method with a cross sectional design. The sample used in this study amounted to 194 respondents who were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Next, the results showed that most of the respondents had a moderate level of resilience (74,7%) and moderate level of well-being (71,6%). Data analysis with the Spearman Rank correlation test showed the results of the p value = 0,000 (&lt;0,05) and r = 0,616. These results meaning that there is a relationship between resilience and well-being with the strong and positive correlation. It means that the higher the level of resilience in this study, the higher the level of well-being. The conclusion of this study is that resilience can affect well-being in the study population.

Examining the Role of Resilience, Posttraumatic Growth, and Quality of Life in Women with Breast Cancer: A Serial Multiple Mediator Model Approach

It is unclear how resilience and posttraumatic growth help women with breast cancer face cancer-related symptom distress. This study included both resilience and posttraumatic growth as mediators in a serial multiple mediator model to examine changes in the relationship between symptom distress and quality of life among women with breast cancer. We conducted the descriptive, cross-sectional study in Taiwan. Data were collected using a survey that assessed symptom distress, resilience, posttraumatic growth, and quality of life. A serial multiple mediator model examined one direct and three specific indirect effects of symptom distress on quality of life through resilience and posttraumatic growth. All 91 participants reported the presence of symptom distress and moderate levels of resilience. Quality of life was significantly associated with symptom distress (b = -1.04), resilience (b = 0.18), and posttraumatic growth (b = 0.09). The indirect effect of symptom distress on quality of life through resilience alone was statistically significant (b = -0.23, 95% CI -0.44 to -0.07) and statistically greater than the specific indirect effect through resilience and posttraumatic growth combined (b = -0.21, 95% CI -0.40 to -0.05). Resilience plays a unique role in reducing the impact of symptom distress on the quality of life among women with breast cancer. Given the importance of resilience to quality of life, oncology nurses can assess the resilience of women with breast cancer and help identify available internal, external, and existential resources to strengthen their resilience.

A cross-sectional study factors associated with resilience among medical staff in radiology departments during COVID-19, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

ObjectivesThis study aims to assess the level of resilience of medical workers in radiology departments in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the COVID-19 outbreak and to explore associated factors.SettingMedical...

Resilience status of dental students and derived training needs and interventions to promote resilience.

The concept of resilience is defined differently in the literature, with the definition depending on the criteria under consideration. Currently, the most commonly used definition is: resilience as "psychological resistance to biological, psychological, and psychosocial developmental risks". In order to systematically enhance resilience, it is necessary to first determine specific training needs. This study examines the resilience status of dental students in Germany from different academic years and derives interventions for resilience enhancement, as the field of dentistry is considered one of the "most stressful professions". To determine the resilience status, a questionnaire was developed, consisting of the 10-Item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (10-Item CD-RISC), the Maslach Burnout Inventory Scale (MBI), the Negative Self-Image Scale (NSBS), and five self-formulated closed-ended questions. A total of 320 questionnaires were distributed, with 184 responses (43.7% female) received, including partially completed forms. The resilience status shows an average moderate level of resilience (M=28.43; SD=5.57). The subcomponents of emotional exhaustion (M=23.66; SD=8.32) and reduced personal performance (M=33.69; SD=8.47) indicate an increased risk of burnout, but not depersonalization (M=5.04; SD=5.50). Overall, the participants have a positive self-image (M=1.72; SD=0.69). The study reveals that dental students have a moderate level of resilience. Dental students are not inherently prone to burnout, but they show reduced levels of emotional exhaustion and personal performance, suggesting a need for interventions in these areas. Possible interventions tailored to these training needs are discussed in the article. Further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of these interventions.

Analysis of Factors Affecting Psychological Resilience of Emergency Room Nurses Under Public Health Emergencies.

Resilience is essential for frontline health workers to cope with the unfavorable situations, especially under public health emergencies. Emergency room (ER) nurses are a special cohort of health professionals that may present moderate level of resilience. This study aimed to identify factors that are correlated with resilience in this special cohort to provide directions for intervention and management. ER nurses that have encountered a public health emergency within 3 months were recruited using purposive sampling and snowball technique for the study. Questionnaires, including Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS), and Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS) were established, followed by an in-depth interview to identify different clusters of themes. Thirteen ER nurses were recruited, and the average CD-RISC score was 66 ± 21. Resilience was negatively correlated with SDS index, and positively correlated with personal accomplishment. Five clusters of themes were identified from in-depth interviews, including physical tolerability, psychological tolerability, tenacity of internal drive, institutional implementation, and external adjustment. This study identified factors associated with resilience in ER nurses under public health emergencies, providing useful information for future directions for intervention.

Psychosocial Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Professionals in Spain

In December 2019, a new virus called SARS-CoV-2 appeared, and the disease it produced was named COVID-19. After the pandemic situation was declared by the World Health Organization in March 2020, an increasing worsening of the mental health of the population, especially healthcare professionals, became apparent. To determine the psychosocial impact of the pandemic on healthcare professionals in Spain, a longitudinal study was conducted at two time points separated by 5 weeks (n time 1 = 169; n time 2 = 65). Participants completed an online questionnaire assessing depression, anxiety, and stress (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, DASS-21), burnout (Maslach Burnout Inventory—MBI), resilience (Brief Resilience Scale—BRS), and health-related quality of life (SF-36 Health Questionnaire). The results showed high levels of depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout, as well as moderate levels of resilience and low levels of quality of life at the first assessment. Resilience was negatively related to negative experiences, and positively related to the quality of life, also at the first assessment. Overall, there was an improvement in the mental health of healthcare professionals when comparing the two assessments. In this improvement, having COVID-19 in the first assessment had a positive effect on perceived mental health in the second assessment.

The impact of stress associated with caring for patients with COVID-19 on career decisions, resilience, and perceived self-efficacy in newly hired nurses in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.

Background and AimsThe decision to stay in nursing has been challenged by the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic. New nurses joined the workforce and provided care to patients with COVID‐19 although they received limited training, which could have influenced their intention to stay in nursing. We aimed in this study to examine the impact of caring for patients with COVID‐19 on career decisions, resilience, and perceived self‐efficacy among newly hired nurses in Jordan. It also tested the predictors of intentions to stay among new nurses.MethodsThis cross‐sectional quantitative study was conducted using an online electronic questionnaire form. The sample included newly hired nurses (n = 300) working in public hospitals and providing care to patients with COVID‐19 in different levels of acuity units. The perceived stress scale and Connor−Davidson resilience scale 25 were used to measure stress and resilience among nurses.ResultsThe majority chose nursing as their career, but they were not satisfied with the current work conditions or autonomy in decision‐making. Many nurses reported having moderate to high work‐related stress and low to moderate resilience. Among all variables in this study, financial income predicted mild intention to stay in nursing.ConclusionsNurses expressed the presence of work‐related stress and low to moderate levels of resilience. As new nurses, exposure to these stress levels might lead to burnout. Nursing managers should take necessary measures to promote better work conditions and improve resilience to avoid nurses leaving the profession at times when there is a shortage.

ANALISIS TINGKAT KERAWANAN DAN RESILIENSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP LONGSORLAHAN DI KECAMATAN JATIYOSO KABUPATEN KARANGANYAR TAHUN 2020

This study aims to (1) the level of vulnerability to landslides in Jatiyoso District, Karanganyar Regency in 2020, (2) the level of community resilience to landslides in Jatiyoso District, Karanganyar Regency in 2020, and (3) disaster mitigation directions carried out on landslide vulnerability in Jatiyoso District, Karanganyar Regency. The data analysis technique used in this study was descriptive qualitative. The results of this study are (1) The level of landslide susceptibility in the Jatiyoso District into three classes of landslide susceptibility: low, medium, and high. (2) There are two levels of community resilience to landslides, namely, a moderate level of resilience (55.56% from Jatiyoso District) and high resilience level (44.44% from Jatiyoso District). (3) The direction of disaster mitigation consists of zone II (moderate vulnerability), the need for restrictions on settlements, evaluation of the suitability of agricultural land, and the need for evaluation paths to refugee places, and zone III (high vulnerability) there needs to be a prohibition on development and this area should be specially used for conservation.

Managing during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study of health care workers' perceived organizational support and its consequences on their compassion, resilience and turnover intention.

AimTo evaluate healthcare professionals’ perceived organizational support and its effect on their compassion, resilience, and turnover intention in the United Arab Emirates.BackgroundThe COVID‐19 pandemic exerted unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems, professionals, and management systems. Healthcare organizations begin to explore their roles and function in relation to risks and resilience, in addition to ascertain what level of organization support they are providing to their workers.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was conducted with a questionnaire administered to 538 healthcare workers, to examine their personal resources and organizational support during the pandemic.Results37.7% of nurses were found to have a moderate level of resilience, and logistic regression showed that being married is a protective factor against resigning from the profession (OR = 0.462, P = 0.012, 95% CI: 0.254–0.842), and healthcare workers who perceived higher organizational support were approximately 50% less likely to have a turnover intention (OR = 0.506, P = 0.009, 95% CI: 0.303–0.845). Multiple linear regression model indicated significantly higher resilience among physicians (β = 0.12, P < 0.05) and allied healthcare practitioners (β = 0.12, P = 0.022). Organizational support had a significant positive relationship with resilience scores (β =0.20, P <.001); adequate training was significantly related to higher compassion levels (β = 0.11, P < 0.05); and high organizational support scores were associated with increased compassion scores (β = 0.27, P <.001).ConclusionsFront‐line healthcare workers reported moderate organizational support during the pandemic, commensurately reflected in moderate levels of personal resilience and self‐compassion. Continued and better support is vital for employee sustainability and the increased health system performance, including quality of care and patient outcomes.Implications for nursing managementNurse managers should help healthcare workers improve self‐care strategies by strengthening personal resources, including by shortened duty hours, offering adequate break time, providing a safe work climate, and purveying adequate personal protective equipment and supplies to combat infections. They should build an empathetic work environment through understanding the needs of staff, helping tackle their work stress and sustaining cultures of compassion through promoting rewarding and flexibility strategies. Moreover, policymakers and nurse mangers should create a rewarding culture for nurses and other healthcare workers to increase their commitment to their jobs.