Psychosocial resilience and protective mechanisms.

作者：Michael Rutter · 发表于：American Journal of Orthopsychiatry · 年份：1987 · DOI：10.1111/j.1939-0025.1987.tb03541.x · 被引用次数：5829 · 研究领域：Resilience and Mental Health、Health, psychology, and well-being、Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

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.