Wellbeing and distress emerged as two related, but distinct mental health outcomes - encouraging further research on wellbeing in the sector. Better mental health outcomes were predicted by the presence of meaning, psychological flexibility, and resilience. Presence of meaning was the strongest ...
In recent years, resilience is increasingly considered as an outcome (outcome-oriented approach) meaning that mental (or physical) health is maintained or regained despite significant stress or adversity (i.e., short-term/acute or long-term/chronic, social or physical stressors) (Kalisch et al....
individual, social or societal resources by one reviewer, with individual resources being psychological dispositions, beliefs, or capabilities. Social factors were resources that were perceived or available in one’s nearer social environment (e.g., family, friends), while societal factors were resource...
Personal meaning builds persistence Relevance is a powerful tool to ignite and sustain resilience through engagement and effort. Guiding your children to find personal relevance in challenging school topics increases their interest and effort. Showing them how they could use the skill or knowledge in p...
“Discovering inner strength,” and (3) “Creating a new normal.” These themes reflected the participants’ experiences of resilience as a process of adapting to challenges and finding new meaning in life following breast cancer treatment. Conclusions: Resilience is a dynamic and multifaceted ...
(e.g., self-efficacy and locus of control, meaning in life and spirituality)49. As many individual resilience factors are examined in single studies without studying their incremental validity above other (resilience) factors, knowledge on their unique value to predict resilient responses is rare,...
meaning/purpose in life increases resilience to depression across the lifespan59. A study of 1475 older Australian adults found that higher sense of purpose was associated with less disability, higher neurocognitive performance, and decreased depressive symptoms, and predicted increased survival in late ...
in meaning-making and transferring learning into real-life. Future research into how online environments might not just facilitate but augment interventions is recommended. Finally, this study calls for further research into the impact of playful positive psychology interventions, suggesting a potential ...
Further, I also read Ruth following Child’s canonical approach, understanding the book in its canonical context in the Old Testament, between the book of Judges and 1 Samuel, as well as its location in the Hebrew Bible as part of the Writings. Additionally, at the backdrop of my interpret...
Find Purpose and Meaning:Connect with the deeper purpose behind your work as an educator. Remind yourself of the impact you have on the lives of your students and the fulfillment that comes from making a difference. Practice Gratitude:Cultivate a mindset of gratitude by reflecting on the positive...