Whatever does not kill us: cumulative lifetime adversity, vulnerability, and resilience

Exposure to adverse life events typically predicts subsequent negative effects on mental health and well-being, such that more adversity predicts worse outcomes. However, adverse experiences may also foster subsequent resilience, with resulting advantages for mental health and well-being. In a multi...

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Published in:	Journal of personality and social psychology Vol. 99; no. 6; p. 1025
Main Authors:	Seery, Mark D, Holman, E Alison, Silver, Roxane Cohen
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.12.2010
Subjects:	Adaptation, Psychological Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Humans Life Change Events Likelihood Functions Longitudinal Studies Male Middle Aged Models, Psychological Resilience, Psychological Stress, Psychological - psychology United States United States
ISSN:	1939-1315, 1939-1315
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