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Resilience in Adulthood : How Does the Social Environment Facilitate Adjustment and Growth Following Adversity?

Creator:

Igarashi, Heidi

Abstract:

This study contributes to our understanding of positive adult development by examining resilience processes in adulthood. Resilience is often considered to be an individual-level trait. However, the child development literature has consistently shown that support from parents and caring others is a critical component of resilience. Less is known about...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

: ______________________________________________________ Carolyn M. Aldwin This study contributes to our understanding of positive adult