Psychosocial resilience and protective mechanisms.

Abstract

The concept of mechanisms that protect people against the psychological risks associated with adversity is discussed in relation to four main processes: reduction of risk impact, reduction of negative chain reactions, establishment and maintenance of self-esteem and self-efficacy, and opening up of opportunities. The mechanisms operating at key turning points in people's lives must be given special attention.

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Michael L. Rutter (1987). Psychosocial resilience and protective mechanisms.. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1939-0025.1987.tb03541.x

@article{l1987psychosocial,
  title  = {Psychosocial resilience and protective mechanisms.},
  author = {Rutter, Michael L.},
  year   = {1987},
  journal = {American Journal of Orthopsychiatry},
  doi    = {10.1111/j.1939-0025.1987.tb03541.x}
}

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