Relation between resilience and personality traits: The role of hopelessness and age

Blessin M., Lehmann S., Kunzler A.M., van Dick R., Lieb K.

Previous research has demonstrated the efficacy of psychological interventions to foster resilience. However, little is known about whether the cultural context in which resilience interventions are implemented affects their efficacy on mental health. Studies performed in Western (k = 175) and Eastern countries (k = 46) regarding different aspects of interventions (setting, mode of delivery, target population, underlying theoretical approach, duration, control group design) and their efficacy on resilience, anxiety, depressive symptoms, quality of life, perceived stress, and social support were compared. Interventions in Eastern countries were longer in duration and tended to be more often conducted in group settings with a focus on family caregivers. We found evidence for larger effect sizes of resilience interventions in Eastern countries for improving resilience (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.48, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.28 to 0.67; p < 0.0001; 43 studies; 6248 participants; I2 = 97.4%). Intercultural differences should receive more attention in resilience intervention research. Future studies could directly compare interventions in different cultural contexts to explain possible underlying causes for differences in their efficacy on mental health outcomes.

Bryant R.A., Schnurr P.P., Pedlar D.

The world has responded with shock and resolve to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, 2022. At present, it is too early to predict the outcome of this conflict. However, we can be sure that significant mental health costs will result. War-affected civilians are at heightened risk of mental health problems, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.1 Data from the WHO World Mental Health Surveys have highlighted that recovery from PTSD is particularly slow in the context of war,2 indicating that the mental health impacts of the current crisis could be long lasting.

Tseliou F., Ashfield-Watt P.

Although a range of risk factors have been linked with poor mental health across the population, the underlying pathways leading to mental ill health remain unclear. There is a need to investigate the effects and interplay of both protective and risk factors. This population-based study aimed to explore the effects of individual and contextual factors on mental health status. Record-linkage was implemented between health and lifestyle data drawn from HealthWise Wales (HWW), a national population health survey of people > 16 years who live or access their healthcare in Wales, and treatment data from primary healthcare records. Mental health status was assessed using three different measures, including the self-reported MHI-5 and WEMWBS scales and mental health treatment in electronic healthcare records (EHR). Using cross-sectional data from 27,869 HWW participants aged over 16 years, lifestyle factors, resilience, social cohesion and neighbourhood attraction were associated with mental health across all measures. However, compared to contextual factors, the cluster of individual factors was more closely associated with poor mental health, explaining more of the variance across all measures used (MHI-5: 9.8% versus 5.4%; WEMWBS: 15.9% versus 10.3%; EHR: 5.5% versus 3.0%). Additional analysis on resilience sub-constructs indicated that personal skills were the most closely correlated with poorer mental health. Mental health status was more closely linked with individual factors across the population than contextual factors. Interventions focusing on improving individual resilience and coping skills could improve mental health outcomes and reduce the negative effect of contextual factors such as negative neighbourhood perceptions.

Verdolini N., Amoretti S., Montejo L., García-Rizo C., Hogg B., Mezquida G., Rabelo-da-Ponte F.D., Vallespir C., Radua J., Martinez-Aran A., Pacchiarotti I., Rosa A.R., Bernardo M., Vieta E., Torrent C., et. al.

• Patients had bad state resilience in comparison with controls and relatives. • In patients, bad state resilience was associated with depressive symptoms. • Patients’ family organization and hobbies were predictors of good state resilience. • Good state resilience was associated in with less controlling family environment. • Temperaments mediated the association between resilience and depressive symptoms. Background: Resilience is a process that allows recovery from or adaptation to adversities. The aim of this study was to evaluate state resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic in psychiatric patients (PP), unaffected relatives (UR) and community controls (CC). Methods: This study is part of the B arcelona R es I lience S urvey for M ental H ealth C OVID-19 (BRIS-MHC) project. Logistic regression models were performed to identify mental health outcomes associated with bad state resilience and predictors of good state resilience. The association between state resilience and specific affective temperaments as well as their influence on the association between depressive symptoms and state resilience were verified. Results: The study recruited 898 participants that took part in the survey. The presence of depressive symptoms was a predictor of bad state resilience in PP (β=0.110, OR=1.117, p=0.028). No specific mental health outcome was associated with bad state resilience in UR and CC. Predictors of good state resilience in PP were having pursued hobbies/conducted home tasks (β=1.261, OR=3.528, p=0.044) and level of organization in the family (β=0.986, OR=2.682, p=0.008). Having a controlling family was inversely associated with good state resilience in CC (β=-1.004, OR=0.367, p=0.012). The association between bad state resilience and depressive symptoms was partially mediated by affective temperaments. Limitations: Participants self-reported their psychiatric diagnoses, their relatives’ diagnoses or the absence of a psychiatric disorder, as well as their psychiatric symptoms. Conclusions: Enhancing resilience and coping strategies in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic might have important implications in terms of mental health outcomes.

Zhu Y., Zhang L., Zhou X., Li C., Yang D.

Background The social distancing during COVID-19 is likely to cause a feeling of alienation, which may pose a threat to the public's mental health. Our research aims to examine the relationship between negative emotions and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), considering the mediation effect of alienation and how it is moderated by anxiety and depression. Methods For this, the current study conducted a cross-sectional survey on 7145 participants during the outbreak of COVID-19, via online questionnaires comprised of a self-designed Negative emotions questionnaire, Symptom Check List 90 (SCL-90), PTSD Checklist-civilian version (PCL-C), and Adolescent Students Alienation Scale (ASAS). Results A total of 6666 pieces of data from the general population were included in the statistical analysis. The descriptive statistics showed a relatively mild level of mental disorders. Besides, results of Conditional Process Model analysis supported our hypotheses that negative emotions and alienation were both predictors for PTSD symptoms, and their direct and indirect effects were all moderated by the level of anxiety. Limitations This study was limited by the generality and causality of the conclusion. The moderating effect of depression was left for further study due to the collinearity problem of variables. Conclusions Social distancing may have an impact on individuals' mental health by the feeling of alienation, which was moderated by affective disorders. Clinical psychologists should identify individuals' particular cognition and mental disorders to provide a more accurate and adequate intervention for them.

Harnett N.G., van Rooij S.J., Ely T.D., Lebois L.A., Murty V.P., Jovanovic T., Hill S.B., Dumornay N.M., Merker J.B., Bruce S.E., House S.L., Beaudoin F.L., An X., Zeng D., Neylan T.C., et. al.

Neurobiological markers of future susceptibility to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may facilitate identification of vulnerable individuals in the early aftermath of trauma. Variability in resting-state networks (RSNs), patterns of intrinsic functional connectivity across the brain, has previously been linked to PTSD, and may thus be informative of PTSD susceptibility. The present data are part of an initial analysis from the AURORA study, a longitudinal, multisite study of adverse neuropsychiatric sequalae. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data from 109 recently (i.e., ~2 weeks) traumatized individuals were collected and PTSD and depression symptoms were assessed at 3 months post trauma. We assessed commonly reported RSNs including the default mode network (DMN), central executive network (CEN), and salience network (SN). We also identified a proposed arousal network (AN) composed of a priori brain regions important for PTSD: the amygdala, hippocampus, mamillary bodies, midbrain, and pons. Primary analyses assessed whether variability in functional connectivity at the 2-week imaging timepoint predicted 3-month PTSD symptom severity. Left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) to AN connectivity at 2 weeks post trauma was negatively related to 3-month PTSD symptoms. Further, right inferior temporal gyrus (ITG) to DMN connectivity was positively related to 3-month PTSD symptoms. Both DLPFC-AN and ITG-DMN connectivity also predicted depression symptoms at 3 months. Our results suggest that, following trauma exposure, acutely assessed variability in RSN connectivity was associated with PTSD symptom severity approximately two and a half months later. However, these patterns may reflect general susceptibility to posttraumatic dysfunction as the imaging patterns were not linked to specific disorder symptoms, at least in the subacute/early chronic phase. The present data suggest that assessment of RSNs in the early aftermath of trauma may be informative of susceptibility to posttraumatic dysfunction, with future work needed to understand neural markers of long-term (e.g., 12 months post trauma) dysfunction. Furthermore, these findings are consistent with neural models suggesting that decreased top-down cortico-limbic regulation and increased network-mediated fear generalization may contribute to ongoing dysfunction in the aftermath of trauma.

Färber F., Rosendahl J.

This study aims to systematically review research on the association between resilience as a personality trait and mental health in older adults and to meta-analytically quantify this relation.We included studies assessing older adults (mean age 60 years or older), measuring trait resilience with a version of the Resilience Scale (RS) by Wagnild and Young and mental health. We conducted a comprehensive search in Medline, Web of Science, PsycInfo, PubPsych, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Full Text database and the theses database of the German National Library for eligible studies. Study data on associations between resilience and mental health were aggregated using a random-effects model.Twenty-seven studies with 13 444 participants were included. Trait resilience and mental health were strongly interrelated (r = 0.40, 95% CI [0.36; 0.44]) with substantial heterogeneity (I2 = 83%). Published studies revealed larger associations between resilience and mental health (r = 0.41 [0.37; 0.45]) than unpublished studies (r = 0.25 [0.11; 0.38]).Higher levels of resilience are associated with better mental health in older persons. Because associations were solely assessed cross-sectionally, longitudinal studies are highly needed to draw causal inferences. © 2020 The Authors Personality and Mental Health Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Leys C., Arnal C., Wollast R., Rolin H., Kotsou I., Fossion P.

In this paper, we will discuss various issues related to the concept of resilience, which we conventionally defined as a dynamic process allowing for positive adaptation in a context of significant adversity. First, we will try to draw the reader's attention to the importance of the concept of resilience in terms of public health. Second, we will address the difficulties of measuring resilience in a relevant and operational manner. Third, we will then address the question of whether resilience can be conceived only in the context of confronting trauma, or whether its application can be relevant to everyday non-traumatic adversity. In this regard, we will introduce and define another coping strategy, the Sense of Coherence. Fourth, we will discuss the nature of resilience, that is to say, whether it should be considered as a personality trait or as a skill. We will try to show that this problem arises from the difficulty of specifying the emotional processes involved in resilience. Finally, we will propose future research perspectives that could allow us to better understand the concept of resilience.

Meichsner F., O'Connor M., Skritskaya N., Shear M.K.

Grief is the natural response to the death of a loved one and is encountered frequently in clinical practice with the elderly; it can also precede the death. Knowledge about four distinct forms of grief can aid clinicians with the conceptualization of grief, and the assessment and care of grievers. First, predeath grief is experienced by many caregivers of terminally ill patients. Second, acute grief arises immediately after the death of a loved one; and third, this normally evolves to a permanent state of integrated grief after a process of adaptation. Finally, failure of adaptation results in Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) which has been recently included in ICD-11. The hallmark feature of PGD is intense longing for the deceased or persistent preoccupation with the deceased that lasts longer than 6 months after the death. Validated instruments are available to assist practitioners with assessment of predeath grief and screening for PGD, thereby enabling identification of patients in need of additional support. Increased risks of morbidity and mortality following bereavement are important health issues for clinicians to be aware of. All grievers can benefit from support focused on understanding their grief, managing emotional pain, thinking about the future, strengthening their relationships, telling the story of the death, learning to live with reminders of the deceased, and connecting with memories. A short-term evidence-based intervention for PGD is based upon these seven themes and is efficacious in the elderly. Caregivers of the terminally ill benefit from psychological support that validates and normalizes their grief experiences and helps them recognize and accept their losses.

Ungar M., Theron L.

More is known about the factors that predict mental disorder than about the factors and processes that promote positive development among individuals exposed to atypically high levels of stress or adversity. In this brief Review of the science of resilience, we show that the concept is best understood as the process of multiple biological, psychological, social, and ecological systems interacting in ways that help individuals to regain, sustain, or improve their mental wellbeing when challenged by one or more risk factors. Studies in fields as diverse as genetics, psychology, political science, architecture, and human ecology are showing that resilience depends just as much on the culturally relevant resources available to stressed individuals in their social, built, and natural environments as it does on individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. With growing interest in resilience among mental health-care providers, there is a need to recognise the complex interactions across systems that predict which individuals will do well and to use this insight to advance mental health interventions.

Sueki H.

We aimed to clarify if the Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS) predicted change in suicidal ideation in the general population. This study used a prospective cohort design (4-week survey interval) (N = 3,295). The online survey covered the BHS, suicidal ideation, depression/anxiety tendencies, and demographic details. Hierarchical multiple regression analysis showed hopelessness was a significant predictor of change in suicidal ideation from T1 to T2 (B = 0.07, 95% confidence interval: 0.05-0.09). Although high hopelessness was related to a short-term rise in suicidal ideation, the risk for suicide cannot be judged adequately by hopelessness from a clinical perspective.

Perna G., Riva A., Defillo A., Sangiorgio E., Nobile M., Caldirola D.

Background Stress resilience influences mental well-being and vulnerability to psychiatric disorders. Usually, measurement of resilience is based on subjective reports, susceptible to biases. It justifies the need for objective biological/physiological biomarkers of resilience. One promising candidate as biomarker of mental health resilience (MHR) is heart rate variability (HRV). The evidence for its use was reviewed in this study. Methods We focused on the relationship between HRV (as measured through decomposition of RR intervals from electrocardiogram) and responses to laboratory stressors in individuals without medical and psychiatric diseases. We conducted a bibliographic search of publications in the PubMed for January 2010–September 2018. Results Eight studies were included. High vagally mediated HRV before and/or during stressful laboratory tasks was associated with enhanced cognitive resilience to competitive/self-control challenges, appropriate emotional regulation during emotional tasks, and better modulation of cortisol, cardiovascular and inflammatory responses during psychosocial/mental tasks. Limitations All studies were cross-sectional, restricting conclusions that can be made. Most studies included only young participants, with some samples of only males or females, and a limited array of HRV indexes. Ecological validity of stressful laboratory tasks remains unclear. Conclusions Vagally mediated HRV may serve as a global index of an individual's flexibility and adaptability to stressors. This supports the idea of HRV as a plausible, noninvasive, and easily applicable biomarker of MHR. In future longitudinal studies, the implementation of wearable health devices, able to record HRV in naturalistic contexts of real-life, may be a valuable strategy to gain more reliable insight into this topic.

Pulido-Martos M., Fernández-Sánchez M.D., Lopez-Zafra E.

This study examines the adjustment of different equivalent measurement models for the factorial structures of the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), which have shown a good fit to data from the general population. Furthermore, we examine measurement invariance (MI) based on gender and age. A total of 1011 Spanish individuals (52.40% female) completed the CD-RISC. The results indicated that the 10-item single-factor model was the only model that fit the data. Significant latent mean differences showed that the levels of resilience among women were significantly lower than those among men. Regarding age, uniform MI was confirmed, showing the homogeneity of the population. Our exhaustive review of the extant published studies that address factor analyses and gender and age differences demonstrates that the results vary greatly. Furthermore, our model test comparison finds that the 10-item model is the best in the Spanish population. Moreover, men show higher resilience than women, while age is not a decisive variable, most likely showing that life events are more important than these demographic variables.

Harithasan D., Mukari S.Z., Ishak W.S., Shahar S., Yeong W.L.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the relationship between sensory impairment (hearing loss only, vision loss only, and dual sensory impairment [DSI]) and depression, loneliness, quality of life, and cognitive performance in older adults.A total of 229 community-dwelling older adults aged 60 years or older participated in this study. Variables were measured using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), Revised University of California at Los Angeles Loneliness Scale (R-UCLA), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).There was an independent association between DSI and quality of life (P < .05) and between DSI and hearing loss alone and cognitive function (P < .05) in older adults. In addition, higher education was associated with better quality of life and cognitive function.DSI is a significant factor affecting the quality of life and cognitive function in older adults. Sociodemographic factors such as education play an important role in improving quality of life and cognitive function. Thus, increasing the awareness of this disability is important to ensure that older adults receive the necessary support services and rehabilitation to improve their level of independence.

Malhi G.S., Das P., Bell E., Mattingly G., Mannie Z.

Recent conceptualisations of resilience have advanced the notion that it is a dynamic and multifaceted construct. However, its adaptive components, especially those forged by adversity, have not been fully realised, and its neurobiological and psychosocial underpinnings are yet to be meaningfully integrated. In part, this is because a developmental perspective is often neglected in the formulation of resilience. In this review, we consider the findings of resilience research, with a specific emphasis on the developmental period of adolescence. To bridge the gaps in our current understanding, we propose a model of resilience that is predicated on experiencing adversity. Specifically, our model provides a sophisticated insight into the components of resilience, which, together with intrinsic features, involves facilitation of, and skill acquisition via strengthening processes we term tempering and fortification. The model also points to the potential trajectories of adversity-driven resilience and forms the basis of a framework that allows for individual variance in resilience, and the identification of both neurobiological and psychosocial targets for prevention and therapeutic interventions.

Karim N.A., Osman M.A., Abdelmonaem Y.M., El-Ashry A.M.

Abstract Background Pornography addiction is increasingly concerning among young adults, including nursing students, who face high academic and professional pressures. Easy internet access has escalated porn consumption, leading to potential addiction with significant impacts on mental health and personality. Methods This cross-sectional study aimed to examine the relationship between pornography addiction, mental health, and personality traits among 828 nursing students from Zagazig University and Alexandria University. Data were collected using the Pornography Addiction Screening Tool (PAST), the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-21), and the Big Five Inventory (BFI) Scale. Results The study revealed that pornography addiction was found in 5.6% of students, with a mean addiction score of 23.07. The mean scores for the Big Five personality traits were highest for Openness (33.53) and lowest for Extraversion (23.78). The mean scores for anxiety, depression, and stress were 16.24, 15.41, and 16.82, respectively. Higher levels of pornography addiction were significantly correlated with increased anxiety (r = 0.369, p < 0.001), depression (r = 0.441, p < 0.001), and stress (r = 0.319, p < 0.001), and lower levels of personality traits except neuroticism. Regression analysis identified pornography addiction and time spent watching porn as significant predictors of both BFI and DASS-21 scores. Conclusion The study highlights critical issues among predominantly female and single nursing students related to internet usage, pornography consumption, personality traits, and mental health. These students spend substantial time online, with a notable portion engaging in pornography viewing, which is perceived negatively. Significant levels of pornography addiction are associated with adverse effects on personality traits and increased mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Regression analysis underscores the impact of pornography addiction and viewing duration on both personality traits and mental health outcomes. Nursing implications Universities should implement targeted interventions to address pornography addiction among nursing students. This includes integrating awareness programs into the curriculum, providing accessible counseling services, and promoting healthy coping mechanisms for stress management. Additionally, universities should develop policies to foster a supportive academic environment and encourage responsible internet use. Clinical trial number Not applicable.

Zhou X., Gu F., Li Z., Li Y., Liu X., Liu X., Huang T.

Zhang F., Pan Z., Luo B., Hu Q.

De Lucia N., Bencivenga L., Tella G.S., Rengo G., Maldonato N.M., Terracciano A., Femminella G.D.

Habibi D., Parsaei R., Roohafza H., Feizi A.

Despite considerable research on the association between Personality Traits (PT) and Quality of Life (QoL) in patients and older adults, this association remains poorly understood among the middle-aged general population.This investigation examines how each PT is associated with total QoL and its dimensions. The present investigation utilized data collected from a cross-sectional survey involving 786 families in Isfahan (644 female/wife respondents), Iran. QoL and PT were assessed using the validated WHOQOL-BREF and NEO-FFI questionnaires. Other data including demographic and socioeconomic status (SES) were also collected. Statistical analyses included bivariate correlation and simple and multiple linear and logistic regressions. Mean value of Psychological health [Mean difference = -4.34, P = 0.003], Physical health [mean difference = -3.93, P = 0.004], and total score of QoL [mean difference = -3.21, P = 0.049] were all significantly lower in women than men. Higher SES score was consistently associated with greater QoL scores (r > 0, P < 0.05). The physical domain and total QoL scores have been negatively correlated with the spouse's age (r < 0, P < 0.05). In crude and adjusted models, higher Neuroticism scores were inversly associated with higher scores of all QoL domains and total QoL (OR < 1, P < 0.05, for all models) while others personality traits except Openness showed a direct association (OR > 1, P < 0.05). Linear regression analysis also confirmed that higher Neuroticism scores were linked to poorer QoL scores (Betacoefficient < 0, P < 0.05), while all other traits, except Openness, showed a positive association (Betacoefficient > 0, P < 0.05). This study provides robust evidence about the significant association of PT with QoL outcomes in middle aged people. This significant association highlights the importance of considering these traits in clinical applications, as tailored interventions based on personality profiles can effectively enhance the well-being of middle-aged individuals.

Deska K., Mirocha G., Bąk B., Mirgos-Wierzchowska A., Kosmalski M., Różycka-Kosmalska M., Pietras T.

IntroductionMedical students are exposed to various stressors. Among the many factors that determine the possibility of a mental crisis, there is also a personality profile and a sense of meaning in life.Materials and methodsSets of anonymous surveys were distributed among medical students of different years studying at the Medical University of Lodz. The set of surveys included a sociodemographic survey, Beck’s Depression Inventory version II (BDI-II), the NEO Five Factory Inventory (NEO-FFI), Reker’s Life Attitude Profile - Revised questionnaire (LAP-R), Osman’s Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ-R).ResultsThe study cohort comprised of 276 students (mean age 21.7 years). According to the BDI-II, 79 participants (28.4%) were identified as having depressive symptoms. Additionally, 80 participants (28.9%) were assessed to be at significant risk of suicide according to the SBQ-R scale. Based on the results of these questionnaires, we identified four groups: 1. Participants with depressive symptoms (D). 2. Participants with suicide risk (SR), 3. Participants with both depressive symptoms with suicide risk (D and SR), 4. A control group. Students from D and D and SR groups, exhibited higher neuroticism scores compared to those with suicide risk alone (SR) and the control group. In terms of extroversion, the control and SR groups scored higher compared to the D with SR group. Participants with SR and those with D and SR had higher openness scores compared to the D and control groups. D and SR group obtained statistical lower score then control group in the terms of conscientiousness. In life control score, participants in D and D with SR group has significant lower score then SR and control group. The conditions: personal meaning index and life attitude balance in the control group achieved significantly higher values compared to all other groups.ConclusionPeople with depressive symptoms, suicide risk and both of these variables simultaneously differed in terms of personality profile and components influencing the meaning of life.

Klyce D.W., Marwitz J.H., Perera R.A., Dreer L.E., Agtarap S.D., Abbasi K., Neumann D.M., Hammond F.M., Bergquist T.F., Lengenfelder J.

Chua B.S., Bono S.A., Vithilingam G., Siau C.S., Zaini M.F., Hairi N.N., Akir H.F., Low W.Y.

Focusing on resilience is essential as it emphasizes the well-being of individuals, families, and society. This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Walsh Family Resilience Questionnaire (WFRQ) in the Malaysian context. WFRQ is an assessment tool that measures the construct of family resilience. A total of 215 participants were collected from parents of children aged from 21 to 65 years (mean = 43.96, SD = 9.42) from two communities in Selangor, Malaysia. The participants were asked to complete the WFRQ and the Perceived Relationship Quality Component (PRQC) Inventory. The factor structure, reliability, and validity of the WFRQ were examined. Exploratory factor analysis resulted in a six-factor solution—these six factors were labeled as transcendence and spirituality (Factor 1), clear information and resources (Factor 2), connectedness among family members (Factor 3), making meaning of adversity (Factor 4), open emotional expression (Factor 5), and a positive outlook (Factor 6) which accounted for 57.78% of the variance. The internal consistency of the scale was high (α = 0.92). The WFRQ score was significantly and positively correlated with the PRQC total score and its sub-scale score. Our study provides preliminary evidence that suggests the WFRQ is a reliable and valid scale for assessing the construct of family resilience in the Malaysian context.

McMillan J.A., Banerjee S., Gonzales-Lagos R., Harris W.

Putri R.D., Lestari L.I., Azzahroh S.

Students as individuals who are at the transition stage from late adolescence to early adulthood, also face various challenges, such as academic challenges, adapting to a new environment, and new responsibilities as a growing adult. This affects psychological conditions and makes students vulnerable to mental health problems. To face these various challenges, students need to have the skills and coping strategies for these various challenges. This term is known as resilience. Various studies show that resilience is related to positive outcomes for students. Various factors have been researched to increase resilience in students. Hope is one of the protective factors of resilience. Therefore, researchers are interested in seeing the role of hope in increasing resilience among students at Universitas Negeri Malang. The method used is quantitative, with hypothesis testing using simple linear regression. This research was conducted on 85 students of Universitas Negeri Malang (Male = 26; Female = 59). The research results show that there is a significant contribution from hope to student resilience, which is 27.7%. This research highlights the importance of students developing goals in their lives. The goals that they have will foster hope, by having the hope that students will be able to face difficult situations, and become more resilient and adaptive. Keywords: Keywords: hope, resilience, students

Sever M., Tatlıcıoğlu O., Almeida T.C., Abdul Azeez E.P., Caridade S., Cunha O.

Abstract Background A growing body of literature focuses on the role of benevolent childhood experiences (BCEs) in predicting adulthood well-being, in addition to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). However, cross-cultural differences are generally ignored in this endeavor. Hence, this study aimed to explore the role of BCEs in predicting life satisfaction, resilience, and hopelessness. We also examined the potential of resilience and the role of hopelessness in mediating the relationship between BCE and life satisfaction. Methods A total of 850 university students from Turkey (n = 371), Portugal (n = 248), and India (n = 231), aged 17 to 58 years (M = 22.12, SD = 4.41), participated in the study. Participants completed an online protocol consisting of measures to assess BCEs, life satisfaction, resilience, and hopelessness. Results BCEs, hopelessness, and life satisfaction have significantly differed among the samples based on the country of residence. BCEs were positively correlated to resilience and life satisfaction and negatively to hopelessness. In the sequential mediation model, after controlling for country and sex, resilience and hopelessness sequentially mediated the relationship between BCEs and life satisfaction. BCEs were associated with life satisfaction, resilience, and hopelessness across countries and sexes. The model explains 42.8% of the variability. Conclusion Despite differences between countries, BCEs are important predictors of adult well-being in all three countries and should be monitored along with ACE. Further, resilience seems to have an important role in lowering the negative consequences of lower BCEs and feelings of hopelessness, pointing to the need to strengthen psychological resilience among adults.

Tourah A., Navazesh M., Padilla M.

Miura K.W., Sekiguchi T., Otake-Matsuura M.

Social isolation and loneliness can co-occur; however, they are distinct concepts. There is discrepancy as some people feel lonely in social isolation, while others do not. This study sought to enhance our understanding of this discrepancy between social isolation and loneliness by investigating its related factors, with a specific focus on mental status and personality traits. This study adopted a cross-sectional study design and utilized data from the 2016 and 2018 waves of the University of Michigan Health and Retirement Study. The participants were community dwellers aged 50 years and older. The outcome measurement was defined as the discrepancy between social isolation, based on six criteria, and loneliness, assessed using the three-item version of the Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale. Multinomial logistic regression models were conducted to examine the factors associated with the discrepancy. Participants with fewer depressive symptoms and higher extraversion were associated with the only social isolation group and the only loneliness group rather than the group consisting of those who felt lonely with social isolation. In addition, lower neuroticism was associated with the only social isolation group. Participants with fewer depressive symptoms, lower neuroticism, and higher extraversion were more likely not to feel lonely even with social isolation, compared to feeling lonely even in the absence of isolation. Mental status and personality traits may be closely related to the discrepancy between social isolation and loneliness. This study suggests that incorporating social, mental, and psychological factors may be essential for interventions in social isolation and loneliness.

Liu Y., Lan D., Zhou Y., Tian H., Xiao J., Gan L., Zhang Y.

Hopelessness is a risk factor for suicidal ideation, whereas subjective well-being and resilience are protective factors. Nevertheless, the complicated mechanism underlying these factors has not been fully investigated among older people with moderate to severe ADL limitations in nursing homes. This cross-sectional study investigated the potential role of resilience in mediating the relationship between hopelessness and suicidal ideation as well as whether subjective well-being can moderate this mediating effect.

Semanision K., Williams R., Moran E., Rabinowitz A.

Abstract Purpose of review Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a complex condition, with outcomes ranging from profound disability to remarkable recovery. Considerable variability in outcomes is observed, even among those with similar injury mechanisms, severity and neuropathological pattern. This indicates a need to explore resilience factors influencing TBI recovery. Recent findings This narrative review synthesizes existing literature, focusing on individual, social, and community factors impacting resilience post-TBI. Recent research highlights how individual factors such as personality traits, coping strategies, and premorbid psychiatric history, as well as social and contextual factors, like social support and social determinants of health (SDoH) all impact TBI recovery. We also discuss clinical applications of resilience-focused interventions to promote health and wellbeing after TBI. Summary An improved understanding of resilience factors and pathways to recovery post-TBI is crucial for optimizing outcomes. Future research should focus on developing comprehensive interventions addressing individual, social, and community-level factors to foster resilience and enhance TBI recovery.