A study in resilience and recovery

Resilient Coping Types in People With Spinal Cord Injury: Latent Class Analysis

“…PwSCI might experience either stable or fluctuating levels of depression and anxiety over time (Bonanno et al, 2012). This indicates that screening and assessing both the level and type of resilient coping used among PwSCI are needed (Dixon, 2016; Migliorini et al, 2013; Richardson, 2002). In addition, boosting resilience through external support systems (e.g., social support, good relationships) and resilience-specific interventions is important for individuals facing setbacks such as rehospitalization (Anderson & Anderson, 2003; Connor & Davidson, 2003; Luthar & Cicchetti, 2000).…”

“…For instance, PwSCI who do not cope well with such adversities and setbacks are at high risk for depression, self-neglect, divorce, separation, substance abuse, and suicide over the course of their lives (Craig et al, 2008; Cummins, 2013, 2015; North, 1999). Building or maintaining resilience, which is having an ability to bounce back from setbacks, adversities, or crises, is then important to PwSCI (Davydov et al, 2010; Dixon, 2016; Pollard & Kennedy, 2007; Richardson, 2002).…”

“…Thus, checking in on a person’s resilience and bolstering up their resilience during hospitalization may have immediate effects and extended benefits after discharge (e.g., the adoption of new resilient coping strategies). However, research in resilience and mental health among PwSCI is still understudied in hospital settings and psychosocial rehabilitation services (Davydov et al, 2010; Dixon, 2016; Geard et al, 2018; Kornhaber et al, 2017). Particularly, determining the types of resilient coping among PwSCI could help develop tailored, context-sensitive approaches to promote resilience (Davydov et al, 2010; Dixon, 2016; Guest et al, 2015).…”

“…However, research in resilience and mental health among PwSCI is still understudied in hospital settings and psychosocial rehabilitation services (Davydov et al, 2010; Dixon, 2016; Geard et al, 2018; Kornhaber et al, 2017). Particularly, determining the types of resilient coping among PwSCI could help develop tailored, context-sensitive approaches to promote resilience (Davydov et al, 2010; Dixon, 2016; Guest et al, 2015).…”