Resilience Support Research Articles

A Community Mental Health Integrated Disaster Preparedness Intervention for Bushfire Recovery in Rural Australian Communities: Protocol for a Multimethods Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot Study.

Natural hazards are increasing in frequency and intensity due to climate change. Many of these natural disasters cannot be prevented; what may be reduced is the extent of the risk and negative impact on people and property. Research indicates that the 2019-2020 bushfires in Australia (also known as the "Black Summer Bushfires") resulted in significant psychological distress among Australians both directly and indirectly exposed to the fires. Previous intervention research suggests that communities impacted by natural hazards (eg, earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods) can benefit from interventions that integrate mental health and social support components within disaster preparedness frameworks. Research suggests that disaster-affected communities often prefer the support of community leaders, local services, and preexisting relationships over external supports, highlighting that community-based interventions, where knowledge stays within the local community, are highly beneficial. The Community-Based Disaster Mental Health Intervention (CBDMHI) is an evidence-based approach that aims to increase disaster preparedness, resilience, social cohesion, and social support (disaster-related help-seeking), and decrease mental health symptoms, such as depression and anxiety. This research aims to gain insight into rural Australian's recovery needs post natural hazards, and to enhance community resilience in advance of future fires. Specifically, this research aims to adapt the CBDMHI for the rural Australian context and for bushfires and second, to assess the acceptability and feasibility of the adapted CBDMHI in a rural Australian community. Phase 1 consists of qualitative interviews (individual or dyads) with members of the target bushfire-affected rural community. Analysis of these data will include identifying themes related to disaster preparedness, social cohesion, and mental health, which will inform the adaptation. An initial consultation phase is a key component of the adaptation process and, therefore, phase 2 will involve additional discussion with key stakeholders and members of the community to further guide adaptation of the CBDMHI to specific community needs, building on phase 1 inputs. Phase 3 includes identifying and training local community leaders in the adapted intervention. Following this, leaders will co-deliver the intervention. The acceptability and feasibility of the adapted CBDMHI within the community will be evaluated by questionnaires and semistructured interviews. Effectiveness will be evaluated by quantifying psychological distress, resilience, community cohesion, psychological preparedness, and help-seeking intentions. This study has received institutional review board approval and commenced phase 1 recruitment in October 2022. The study will identify if the adapted CBDMHI is viable and acceptable within a village in the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. These findings will inform future scale-up in the broader rural Australian context. If this intervention is well received, the CBDMHI may be valuable for future disaster recovery and preparedness efforts in rural Australia. These findings may inform future scale-up in the broader rural Australian context. DERR1-10.2196/53454.

Beyond text: ChatGPT as an emotional resilience support tool for Gen Z – A sequential explanatory design exploration

In the digital era, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has arisen as a revolutionary influence with the potential to transform multiple spheres of human life. Chatbots, particularly OpenAI's Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT), are increasingly recognised as promising tools in diverse aspects, including mental health. This study delves into ChatGPT's effectiveness as an emotional resilience support tool specifically for Generation Z (Gen Z), a demographic deeply engaged in digital interactions. Employing a sequential explanatory design that integrates quantitative and qualitative analyses, the research investigates Gen Z users' perceptions of ChatGPT's effectiveness, barriers to its utilisation, and impact on emotional resilience. The findings reveal a significant acknowledgement of ChatGPT's role in enhancing emotional well-being and notable concerns regarding privacy and security. Further, qualitative insights underscore the significance of personalised interactions, nonjudgmental space, and active listening characteristics of ChatGPT in fostering emotional resilience. Moreover, the study identifies key areas for improvement, such as expanded topic coverage and cultural representation. Educational stakeholders and mental health professionals are encouraged to utilise these insights to integrate ChatGPT and other AI tools into tailored support frameworks for Gen Z.

THE MODERATING EFFECT OF RESILIENCE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POST-MIGRATION STRESS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG UKRAINIAN REFUGEES IN ROMANIA

This study explores the connection between Post-migration Stress and Psychological Well-Being among Ukrainian refugees in Romania, with a focus on the moderating roles of Resilience and Social Support. Using scales for stress, well-being, resilience, and social support, data was collected from Ukrainian refugees (N = 84), mostly women aged 18 to 68. The analysis, conducted before significant changes in government support, revealed a negative correlation between post-migration stress and psychological well-being. Both resilience and social support showed moderating effects in the relationship between post-migration stress and environmental mastery (a facet of psychological well-being construct). The study also examined demographic variations within the refugee community in relation to stress, well-being, social support, and resilience, highlighting potential impacts of subsequent changes in refugees’ circumstances on research outcomes.

Resilience Through Social Support: An Intersectional Analysis of Sexual Minority Women’s Social Resources for Wellbeing

ABSTRACT Sexual minority women (SMW) are at higher risk for a range of health conditions (e.g. depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder) than heterosexual women. However, poor health outcomes do not occur for all SMW. Resilience provides a lens for understanding why some SMW maintain good mental and behavioral health despite the presence of multiple risk factors. Few studies have examined the resilience-promoting factor of social support in relation to depression, anxiety, and alcohol use disorder in SMW. There is a need for further research clarifying sources of social support (e.g. family, significant others, friends, LGBTQ+ community) associated with resilient outcomes for SMW. This study used data from a telephone-based survey of 520 SMW to examine the relationships between resilience and social support. We used multiple regression and tested for interactions with ethnoracial identity and sexual identity. Greater levels of overall social support were associated with greater resilience, as was social support from the LGBTQ+ community in particular. There were few differences in these relationships by ethnoracial identity, sexual identity, or their intersections. Interventions that increase social support across any of four support sources appear to have the potential to increase resilience and decrease mental and behavioral health risks for SMW.

The Role of Social Support and Emotional Intelligence in Fostering Resilience Among Malaysian Undergraduate Students

One of the challenges impeding Malaysia's economic growth in 2024 is the condition of the global economy, which would raise the country's unemployment rate. There are generally 224,000 new graduates born in Malaysia every year, yet only 127,000 highly skilled jobs are available. This means that Malaysia produces an excessive number of university graduates. The shortage of job prospects will make it harder for the next graduates to find jobs. Hence, graduates from universities need to be psychologically ready to handle uncertain circumstances. Employers do believe that university graduates must acquire workplace resilience before beginning their careers. People perceive a resilient individual as tough, deserving of respect, and successful. Empirical evidence supports the claim that university students' emotional intelligence and social support play a major role in determining their resilience. Thus, the purpose of this study is to find out the extent to which students’ resilience correlated with social support and emotional intelligence at six Malaysian public universities. To collect data, we conducted a cross-sectional survey with 387 students. The results show a considerable positive correlation between resilience, emotional intelligence, and social support. This study demonstrates the potential influences of social support and emotional intelligence on the development of resilience in Malaysian undergraduate students. The unpredictable nature of the global economy signifies that changes in the university environments are inevitable. This study suggests that enhancing the university's general courses and co-curriculum module will foster students’ willingness to take risks and increase their self-confidence, both of which will increase resilience.

Examining the role of resilience in the relationship between social support and fear of recurrence among patients with gastric cancer on chemotherapy: a cross-sectional study in Jiangsu, China

ObjectivesThe objective of this study is to investigate the relationships between fear of cancer recurrence (FCR), social support and resilience, and further determine whether resilience mediates social support and FCR...

학업적 자기효능감과 대학생활적응 간의 관계에서 회복탄력성과 사회적지지의 조절된 매개효과

Objectives This study aimed to analyze the moderated mediating effect of resilience and social support in the re-lationship between academic self-efficacy and college adjustment among university students. Methods The study was conducted with a sample of 200 university students in the metropolitan area of South Korea. The research period was from November 1, 2023, to November 15, 2023. The research subjects were sur-veyed using measurement tools for academic self-efficacy, college adaptation, resilience, and social support. The data was then analyzed for moderated mediation effects using the SPSS MACRO Model 5. Results The research analysis revealed that academic self-efficacy had an impact on resilience. Furthermore, academic self-efficacy, resilience, and social support were found to influence college adjustment. The results also indicated that resilience mediated the relationship between academic self-efficacy and college adjustment, while social support had a moderating effect on the relationship between academic self-efficacy and college adjustment. Conclusions Therefore, it is crucial to foster academic self-efficacy among university students and enhance their resilience capacity and social support to adapt to college life effectively. The findings of this study can serve as foundational data for the development of programs targeting academic self-efficacy and resilience for university students. Additionally, it highlights the need for educational and programmatic interventions to improve social support and create a supportive environment for university students.

Semantic 3D city models as support for urban flood resilience: experiences from Rotterdam

Semantic 3D city models as support for urban flood resilience: experiences from Rotterdam

Impact of Economic Sanctions on Diplomatic Relations: A Comparative Analysis in United States

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze the impact of economic sanctions on diplomatic relations: a comparative analysis Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries. Findings: Economic sanctions wielded by the United States impact diplomatic relations in multifaceted ways. While they can isolate adversaries economically, they often strain diplomatic ties, escalating tensions. Success hinges on factors like target country resilience and international support. Unilateral actions may undermine US diplomatic credibility. Diplomatic efforts, like negotiations and exemptions, are vital for mitigating consequences and fostering conflict resolution. Unique Contribution to Theory, Practice and Policy: Theory of economic coercion, theory of reciprocity and tit-for-tat & theory of economic interdependence may be used to anchor future studies on impact of economic sanctions on diplomatic relations: a comparative analysis. Diplomatic practitioners should prioritize sustained engagement and dialogue as essential tools for managing the diplomatic fallout of economic sanctions, leveraging both traditional and non-traditional diplomatic channels. Policymakers should adopt flexible and context-specific approaches to economic sanctions, recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach may not effectively achieve diplomatic objectives.

Digital Resilience, Digital Stress, and Social Support as Predictors of Academic Well-Being among University Students

This study aimed to explore the relationship between academic well-being, digital resilience, digital stress, and social support among university students. Also, identify the students’ levels of these variables. As well as detecting differences due to gender, study level, academic specialization, and achievement level. A sample of 600 undergraduate students studying at Kafrelsheikh University, Egypt, participated in the study. Scales of digital resilience, digital stress, social support, and academic well-being were used to collect the required the data. The comparative-descriptive approach was used in this study. The study revealed a positive correlation between academic well-being, digital resilience, and social support, while a negative correlation was found with digital stress. The results also showed an average level in all the study variables, with no significant differences based on gender. Fourth-year students showed higher digital resilience and less digital stress compared to first-year students. High academic achievers had higher scores in digital resilience, social support, and academic well-being and lower scores in digital stress. Furthermore, the results indicated that digital resilience, digital stress, and social support significantly predict academic well-being. Some suggestions and educational recommendations were addressed, considering the results.

Well-being domains in U.S. military veterans: identifying modifiable factors to promote whole health.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is actively transitioning away from a disease-centric model of healthcare to one that prioritizes disease prevention and the promotion of overall health and well-being. Described as Whole Health, this initiative aims to provide personalized, values-centered care that optimizes physical, behavioral, spiritual, and socioeconomic well-being. To inform this initiative, we analyzed cross-sectional data from a nationally representative sample of primarily older U.S. military veterans to estimate levels of well-being across these domains, and identify sociodemographic, military, and potentially modifiable health and psychosocial correlates of them. Results revealed that, overall, veterans reported high domain-specific well-being (average scores ranging from 6.7 to 8.3 out of 10), with the highest levels in the socioeconomic domain and lowest in the physical domain. Several modifiable factors, including purpose in life, resilience, and social support, were strongly associated with the examined well-being domains. Interventions targeting these constructs may help promote well-being among U.S. veterans.

An Intersection of Social Workers’ Practice in Community Resilience and Indigenous Support Systems in Kashmir

This qualitative study delves into the intersection of social workers’ practice in fostering community resilience and integrating indigenous support systems in Kashmir. Employing purposeful sampling, the objective is to explore these practices deeply. The results unveil two main themes with their sub-themes: firstly, the role of social workers in enhancing community resilience, and secondly, the integration of indigenous support systems. The findings highlight the pivotal role of social workers in facilitating conflict resolution practices, organizing cultural festivals, and initiating holistic well-being initiatives within Kashmiri communities. These strategies emerge as fundamental components in nurturing a resilient and adaptable community amidst challenging circumstances. The study concludes by underscoring the significance of these practices not only in fostering resilience within Kashmiri communities but also in offering valuable insights for informing social work practices globally. It emphasizes the importance of cultural preservation, community cohesion, and effective resilience-building strategies, thereby contributing to the broader discourse on social work interventions in diverse cultural contexts.

Exploring factors influencing the entrepreneurial intentions of the youth community towards green ICT to encourage environmental sustainability: Evidence from an emerging economy

AbstractInformation and communication technologies (ICTs) have a complex relationship with the environment, with certain positive as well as negative effects. Through a comprehensive examination of the entrepreneurial landscape in the domain of green ICT in Uttar Pradesh, India, the research aims to investigate the factors influencing the entrepreneurial intentions of the youth community towards green ICT to encourage environmental sustainability. The research shed light on the involved interplay of individual characteristics, social and environmental contexts, and educational and institutional support systems. By employing a comprehensive qualitative study‐interview approach combined with exploratory factor analysis (EFA) various factors such as technological innovation, supportive regulatory frameworks (government policies), entrepreneurial resilience, family and social network support, environmental awareness and concern, availability of resources, market demand, and support of academic institutions are identified as the prominent factors which underscore the multifaceted nature of entrepreneurial intentions among the youth community. The findings contribute valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and entrepreneurs alike, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions and policies to nurture a vibrant ecosystem of green ICT entrepreneurship, thereby driving sustainable development and environmental conservation.

Exploring the differential effects of psychological resilience and social support in mitigating post-traumatic psychiatric symptoms: real-world network analysis of front-line rescuers.

Although both psychological resilience and social support are widely believed to be effective in alleviating post-traumatic psychiatric symptoms in individuals with traumatic events, there has been a lack of comparative analysis of their intervention effects on different post-traumatic psychiatric symptoms. Furthermore, previous studies have mostly failed to control for potential confounding effects caused by different traumatic events. We used the novel network analysis approach to examine the differential moderating effects of psychological resilience and social support on post-traumatic psychiatric symptoms, controlling for the confounding effects of traumatic events. We recruited 264 front-line rescuers who experienced the same traumatic event. Quantified edge weights and bridge expected influence (BEI) were applied to compare the alleviating effects of psychological resilience and social support. Our study revealed distinct correlations in a sample of front-line rescuers: social support negatively correlates more with psychosomatic symptoms, notably fatigue in depressive networks and sleep disturbance in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) networks, whereas psychological resilience shows fewer such correlations. Quantitative analysis using BEI indicated that psychological resilience more effectively suppresses depressive and anxiety symptom networks, whereas social support more significantly inhibits PTSD symptom networks. The current study represents the first attempt to examine the differential effects of psychological resilience and social support on post-traumatic outcomes in real-world emergency rescuers, controlling for the confounding effect of traumatic events. Our results can act as the theoretical reference for future precise and efficient post-trauma psychological interventions.

Resilience assessment in complex natural systems.

Ecological resilience is the capability of an ecosystem to maintain the same structure and function and avoid crossing catastrophic tipping points (i.e. undergoing irreversible regime shifts). While fundamental for management, concrete ways to estimate and interpret resilience in real ecosystems are still lacking. Here, we develop an empirical approach to estimate resilience based on the stochastic cusp model derived from catastrophe theory. The cusp model models tipping points derived from a cusp bifurcation. We extend cusp in order to identify the presence of stable and unstable states in complex natural systems. Our Cusp Resilience Assessment (CUSPRA) has three characteristics: (i) it provides estimates on how likely a system is to cross a tipping point (in the form of a cusp bifurcation) characterized by hysteresis, (ii) it assesses resilience in relation to multiple external drivers and (iii) it produces straightforward results for ecosystem-based management. We validate our approach using simulated data and demonstrate its application using empirical time series of an Atlantic cod population and marine ecosystems in the North Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. We show that Cusp Resilience Assessment is a powerful method to empirically estimate resilience in support of a sustainable management of our constantly adapting ecosystems under global climate change.

Factors Predicting Psychological Well-being among Survivors of Breast Cancer in A Tertiary Care Hospital, Thailand

Objective: The primary aim of this study was to examine predicting the effect of stress, social support, self-efficacy, and resilience on psychological well-being in breast cancer survivors Materials and Methods: This predictive analysis for the descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted by the theoretical underpinning of resilience and population consisted of eligible breast cancer survivors receiving care at an outpatient clinic within a tertiary hospital setting. The data collecting was proceeded through self-administered questionnaires in line with convenient sampling. The analytical approach encompassed descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression. Results: Emanating from the study included the recruitment of 123 participants, with stress, social support, and resilience collectively elucidating 43% of the variance in psychological well-being among breast cancer survivors. Notably, resilience emerged as the most influential predictor (β=.33), followed by stress (β=-.27) and social support (β=.26), all of which significantly contributed to the prediction of psychological well-being. Conclusion: Resilience, stress, and social support were three predictors of psychological well-being among survivors of breast cancer in this study. Recommendations extend to the integration of strategies that foster resilience and social support, while concurrently mitigating stress levels through activities and programs aimed at augmenting the psychological well-being of breast cancer survivors in the future.

Positive psychosocial factors may protect against perceived stress in people with systemic lupus erythematosus with and without trauma history

ObjectiveTrauma history is associated with SLE onset and worse patient-reported outcomes; perceived stress is associated with greater SLE disease activity. Stress perceptions vary in response to life events and may...

Relationship between Resilience and Social and Organizational Support among Nurses Working with COVID-19 Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.

One of the coping strategies in stressful situations effectively is resilience skills. Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its resulting stresses, this study was conducted to determine the relationship between resilience and social and organizational support among nurses working with COVID-19 patients. A cross-sectional study was undertaken on 224 nurses working with COVID-19 patients in Iran in 2021. A demographic questionnaire, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and Survey of Perceived Organisational Support were used for data collection. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and interpretive statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient test and linear regression). The mean [Standard Deviation (SD)] resilience score was 65.86 (14.01). In addition, the mean (SD) scores of organizational support and social support were 21.57 (4.46) and 65.10 (10.93), respectively. The Pearson correlation coefficient test results showed a statistically significant direct relationship between social support and resilience (r = 0.41, p < 0.001). In addition, there was a statistically significant relationship between organizational support and resilience (r = 0.16, p = 0.01). Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that for each unit increase in social support and organizational support scores, resilience scores increased by 0.41 (p = 0.01) and 0.15 (p < 0.001) units, respectively. The results of the present study showed a direct relationship between resilience and social support and organizational support in nurses. Due to the prolongation of the COVID-19 pandemic and the high prevalence of the disease in our country, nursing managers should seriously consider measures to protect their staff.

The Impact of COVID-19 Risk Perception on College Students' Positive Psychological Capital: the Role of Psychological Resilience and Social Support

In order to explore the relationship between COVID-19 risk perception and positive psychological capital in college students, this study investigates the mediating role of psychological resilience and the moderating role of social support. Methods: In this study, 586 college students were surveyed by COVID-19 Risk Perception Scale, Positive Psychological Capital Questionnaire, Chinese Version of Resilience Scale and Social Support Scale. Results: (1) There is a significant negative correlation between COVID-19 risk perception and positive psychological capital, that is, COVID-19 risk perception can significantly and negatively predict the positive psychological capital of college students. (2) Psychological resilience plays a mediating role between risk perception and positive psychological capital. (3) Social support plays a weakening role in the negative prediction of risk perception on positive psychological capital. Conclusions: COVID-19 risk perception not only directly reduces positive psychological capital, but also affects positive psychological capital of college students through psychological resilience; social support can adjust the negative impact of risk perception on positive psychological capital. This study reveals the relationship between COVID-19 risk perception and college students' positive psychological capital and its mechanism, which has positive enlightenment significance for improving college students' mental health status and better promoting self-regulation during major public health events.

The protective role of resilience and social support against burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought on a range of stressors in homes and workplaces. With no sign of ending after one year, burnout was a concern. Resilience has been known to shield against the effects of stress. While often thought of as an individual trait, previous studies have shown social support to improve resilience. The study aimed to examine the extent of burnout in the Singapore population and whether social support and resilience cushioned the impact of COVID-19 related stressors a year into the pandemic. Participants were 858 Singapore residents who participated in a larger study between October 2021 and September 2022. The Copenhagen Burnout Inventory provided Work-and Personal-related burnout scores. Multivariable linear regression was used to identify demographic variables associated with burnout. Path analysis revealed the associations between COVID-19 stressors, social support, resilience and burnout. 22 and 19% of the sample reported work and personal burnout respectively, with younger adults being more burnt out than older adults. Higher stress was associated with higher burnout and higher social support was associated with lower burnout. Path analysis revealed that the relationship between social support and burnout was partially accounted for by increased resilience. Managing altered work arrangements, career expectations, and increased responsibilities at home may contribute to greater levels of burnout in the younger adults. Increased employer support and targeted interventions could mitigate the impact of these stressors. The study also highlighted the importance of maintaining social connections even while physically distancing.