Current Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(32), P. 26701 - 26711
Published: May 2, 2024
Abstract
Resilience,
the
ability
to
adapt
well
adversity,
is
a
critical
factor
in
well-being
and
success
of
young
individuals.
This
study
explored
multifaceted
nature
resilience
among
South
African
youth
challenged
by
COVID-related
stressors
structural
disadvantage.
Specifically,
this
paper
reports
follow-up
qualitative
leg
sequential
mixed-method
design.
Thirty-eight
adults
(average
age
24),
all
whom
reported
high
risk
exposure
but
low
depression
symptoms,
took
part
semi-structured
interviews
learn
more
about
their
journey.
Qualitative
content
analysis
was
employed
identify
prominent
themes.
The
study’s
findings
emphasize
dynamic
resilience,
with
individuals
being
buoyed
social
network
support
(especially
family);
personal
agency,
support,
resource
combinations.
contribute
growing
attention
need
for
comprehensive
policies
programs
that
recognize
enhance
multisystemic
sources
enabling
navigate
challenges
thrive
transition
into
adulthood.
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(3), P. 350 - 350
Published: Jan. 25, 2023
The
COVID-19
pandemic
is
a
major
global
stressor
that
has
been
associated
with
elevated
risk
of
negative
mental
health
symptoms.
As
helping
profession,
our
main
task
should
be
identifying
factors
may
shield
individuals
from
the
consequences
stress,
rather
than
only
focusing
on
causes
and
symptoms
stress.
One
such
factor,
identified
in
literature,
an
individual's
perception
their
problem-solving
skills.
In
this
study
we
investigate
role
appraisal
association
between
perceived
stress
psychological
well-being.
Participants
were
students
(n
=
322)
who
completed
Problem
Solving
Inventory,
Perceived
Stress
Scale,
short
forms
trait
scale
State-Trait
Anxiety
Beck
Hopelessness
Scale.
results
demonstrate
health-sustaining
benefits
appraisal,
as
all
dimensions
(problem-solving
confidence,
approach-avoidance
style,
control)
directly
hopelessness
anxiety.
stress-buffering
respect
to
was
demonstrated
through
interaction
appraisal.
However,
did
not
buffer
effects
findings
indicate
important
protective
resource
could
beneficial
for
coping
other
events
experiences
beyond
COVID-19.
implications
these
interventions
are
discussed.
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(1), P. e0296702 - e0296702
Published: Jan. 5, 2024
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
the
structural
relationships
between
college
educational
satisfaction,
helpfulness
of
career
support,
and
mental
health,
how
these
factors
influence
life
satisfaction
late
adolescents
young
adults.
The
utilized
data
from
550
Korean
individuals
18–24
years
age
who
have
experienced
going
college,
collected
in
“2021
Youth
Socio-Economic
Reality
Survey”
conducted
by
National
Policy
Institute.
Data
analysis
was
with
SmartPLS
3.0
software,
using
a
equation
model
partial
least
squares
method.
mediating
impact
health
validated
bootstrapping.
yielded
several
key
findings.
First,
all
exerted
significant
positive
on
people.
Second,
found
significantly
positively
affect
youth’s
health.
Third,
identified
as
playing
role
connection
underscores
importance
enhancing
alongside
improving
boost
Suggestions
based
findings
are
discussed.
South African Journal of Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
54(1), P. 90 - 102
Published: Jan. 12, 2024
Researchers
have
paid
limited
attention
to
the
role
of
adaptive
cognitive
appraisals
in
conferring
resilience.
In
this
study,
we
demonstrate
influence
positive
problem-solving
ability
and
social
support
on
mental
health
outcomes.
A
random
sample
students
at
a
university
South
Africa
(
n
=
322)
participated
study.
They
completed
Perceived
Stress
Scale,
Multidimensional
Scale
Social
Support,
Problem-Solving
Inventory,
Beck
Hopelessness
Satisfaction
with
Life
Scale.
Mediation
analysis
found
that
appraisal
jointly
separately
mediated
effects
perceived
stress
hopelessness.
The
combined
effect
life
satisfaction
was
significant;
however,
only
mediate
relationship
between
satisfaction.
findings
indicate
self
others
are
potential
sources
resilience
can
buffer
individuals
from
adverse
impact
stressful
events.
Current Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
43(32), P. 26701 - 26711
Published: May 2, 2024
Abstract
Resilience,
the
ability
to
adapt
well
adversity,
is
a
critical
factor
in
well-being
and
success
of
young
individuals.
This
study
explored
multifaceted
nature
resilience
among
South
African
youth
challenged
by
COVID-related
stressors
structural
disadvantage.
Specifically,
this
paper
reports
follow-up
qualitative
leg
sequential
mixed-method
design.
Thirty-eight
adults
(average
age
24),
all
whom
reported
high
risk
exposure
but
low
depression
symptoms,
took
part
semi-structured
interviews
learn
more
about
their
journey.
Qualitative
content
analysis
was
employed
identify
prominent
themes.
The
study’s
findings
emphasize
dynamic
resilience,
with
individuals
being
buoyed
social
network
support
(especially
family);
personal
agency,
support,
resource
combinations.
contribute
growing
attention
need
for
comprehensive
policies
programs
that
recognize
enhance
multisystemic
sources
enabling
navigate
challenges
thrive
transition
into
adulthood.
