Adversity and resilience science最新文献

{"title":"The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Parent Support Group: A Pilot Study*","authors":"Mümine Yazar,&nbsp;Tuğba Demi̇rbağ","doi":"10.1007/s42844-026-00240-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42844-026-00240-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Mindfulness entails the acceptance of one’s ongoing life experiences as they occur while being aware of the present moment with intentional and nonjudgmental attention. This pilot study aimed to investigate the effects of mindfulness group work on parents’ mindfulness, perceived stress, and resilience levels, as well as examining the experiences of the participating parents. We conducted group work at an elementary school in Çanakkale province over the course of four weeks, with each session lasting approximately 75–90 min. The experimental group consisted of 12 participants, while the control group included 15 participants. The research had an explanatory sequential design. To collect data in the quantitative stage, we administered the Mindfulness in Parenting Questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale-Short Form, the Brief Resilience Scale, and a personal information form. The qualitative stage utilized a parent self-evaluation form. We applied the Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test to analyze quantitative data and the descriptive analysis method to analyze qualitative data. Quantitative findings indicated that group work was associated with increased mindfulness and resilience levels among parents in the experimental group together with the reduction of perceived stress levels. The qualitative data supported the quantitative data, revealing the main themes of mindfulness, stress management, and resilience.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72113,"journal":{"name":"Adversity and resilience science","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148614700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Interventions to Support Resilience and Address Economic Inclusion Among Youth in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review","authors":"Jennifer Hove,&nbsp;David Francis,&nbsp;Siphelele Ngidi,&nbsp;Bianca Moffett,&nbsp;Denny Mabetha,&nbsp;Carren Ginsburg,&nbsp;Kathleen Kahn,&nbsp;Imraan Valodia,&nbsp;Sumaya Mall","doi":"10.1007/s42844-026-00237-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42844-026-00237-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Youth in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face significant challenges transitioning from school to the workforce, often exacerbated by limited employment opportunities and socio-economic instability. Economic inclusion interventions have emerged as promising strategies to support resilience and facilitate productive transitions to adulthood. This scoping review aims to map and synthesize the extent, characteristics, and outcomes of such interventions in LMICs. A comprehensive search of PsycINFO, PubMed, Global Health, and EconLit yielded 4,925 records. After removing duplicates, 3,257 unique titles and abstracts were screened, 52 articles were reviewed in full, and seven met the inclusion criteria. Included studies focused on direct economic inclusion efforts integrated with public health outcomes and were conducted in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, with three articles originating from a common project. Across all included studies, the overarching aim was to build resilience and support transitions to adulthood by improving access to education and employment. Positive outcomes were observed in savings behaviour, educational attainment, self-efficacy, and future orientation. However, interventions had limited reach to youth not in employment, education, or training (NEET), showed modest shifts in gender norms, and demonstrated minimal direct impact on employment integration. Youth economic inclusion programs in LMICs yield promising outcomes across financial, educational, and psychosocial domains. Nonetheless, significant gaps remain in engaging NEET youth, addressing structural barriers, and facilitating sustainable employment. Future programs should prioritize inclusive, gender-responsive, and multisectoral approaches to enhance reach, impact, and long-term resilience among vulnerable youth populations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72113,"journal":{"name":"Adversity and resilience science","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42844-026-00237-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148466550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Infant Caregiving as a Resilience Factor for Postpartum Substance Misuse: A Scoping Review","authors":"Linnea B. Linde-Krieger,&nbsp;Arushi M. Chalke,&nbsp;McKenna Nelson,&nbsp;Lisa M. Grisham,&nbsp;Lela Rankin,&nbsp;Ann E. Bigelow,&nbsp;Xinger Xia,&nbsp;Stephanie Mallahan,&nbsp;Stacey Tecot,&nbsp;Alicia M. Allen","doi":"10.1007/s42844-026-00235-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42844-026-00235-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The postpartum is a period of profound psychological and physiological change characterized by heightened vulnerability to return to substance misuse for individuals with a history of substance use disorder. Much existing research has focused on how postpartum substance use disrupts caregiving behaviors and adversely affects infant outcomes (i.e., risk frameworks). Comparatively little attention has been given to the potential for caregiving behaviors to serve as protective factors against postpartum substance use (i.e., resilience framework). This scoping review synthesized empirical studies examining caregiving behaviors as potential predictors of postpartum substance use outcomes, as thus far the inverse association has received greater attention in the literature. Following a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, PsycINFO, and Scopus (2000–2024), 42 studies met inclusion criteria, most of which assessed breastfeeding as a predictor of maternal substance use. Breastfeeding demonstrated consistent protective associations, particularly against postpartum nicotine use, with 28 of 30 studies reporting reduced smoking among breastfeeding mothers. Limited evidence also suggested protective effects of breastfeeding on alcohol, cannabis, and opioid use. Preliminary studies of other caregiving behaviors (i.e., skin-to-skin care, babywearing) indicated potential reductions in substance use urges and cigarette smoking. In several studies, contextual moderators (e.g., partner smoking, socioeconomic status) influenced the strength of these associations. Findings support the hypothesis that caregiving behaviors, especially those involving high physical touch, may reduce risk for postpartum substance misuse through neuroendocrine, psychological, and social mechanisms. However, research remains limited in scope and diversity. Expanding investigations beyond breastfeeding to include varied caregiving practices and caregiver populations could inform strengths-based, family-centered interventions that promote recovery and family well-being.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72113,"journal":{"name":"Adversity and resilience science","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42844-026-00235-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148380332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Socioemotional Factors Associated with Resilience in Conflict-Affected Colombian Children and Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Lina María González-Ballesteros,&nbsp;Camila Andrea Castellanos-Roncancio,&nbsp;Sofía Pérez-Lalinde,&nbsp;Sofía Santos-Simancas,&nbsp;Jennifer Clavijo-Marín,&nbsp;Oscar Gómez","doi":"10.1007/s42844-026-00233-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42844-026-00233-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The rise in mental health issues among youth in Colombia is a critical public health concern. This study examined factors associated with baseline resilience in 4,361 children and adolescents participating in the “Conmigo, Contigo, Con Todos” program across three conflict-affected Colombian departments (Amazonas, Boyacá, Vaupés). This cross-sectional study analyzed participants aged 8–17 years from 56 schools. Resilience was measured using the CD-RISC. Socioemotional competencies were assessed using validated instruments. Due to systematic missing data in children's mental health screenings, complete-case multivariable linear regression (supported by multiple imputation sensitivity analyses) evaluated associations between resilience and sociodemographic, emotional, and familial factors. Male gender identity (β = 3.46), compassion (β = 0.35), and prosocial behavior (β = 0.38) were associated with higher resilience. Family dynamics emerged as robust correlates; youth \"very satisfied\" with family relationships showed significantly higher resilience (β = 8.26) versus those dissatisfied. Crucially, an absolute lack of perceived family support (\"never\") was associated with a severe reduction in resilience (β = -9.56) compared to youth who \"almost never\" felt supported. Geographic disparities were significant; residence in Vaupés correlated with lower resilience (β = -4.75) than Boyacá. Positive family dynamics are profoundly associated with higher baseline resilience in conflict-affected youth, whereas an absolute lack of support constitutes a severe vulnerability. Place-based disparities highlight the intersection of structural inequity and adaptation, emphasizing the necessity for culturally responsive interventions and longitudinal research.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72113,"journal":{"name":"Adversity and resilience science","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42844-026-00233-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148380283","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Incremental Validity of Internal Resilience in Predicting Adolescent Subjective Well-Being and Internalizing Problems","authors":"Veljko Jovanović,&nbsp;Philip Jefferies","doi":"10.1007/s42844-026-00232-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42844-026-00232-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Internal resilience factors play a key role in protecting against adversity. Yet, it remains largely unknown whether internal resilience scales provide useful information beyond the information contained by other measures of protective factors. The main aim of the present study was to test the incremental validity of internal resilience (i.e., perceived protective factors) as measured by the Rugged Resilience Measure (RRM) in predicting mental health outcomes over and above social-ecological resilience and generalized self-efficacy. Data were analyzed using structural equation modeling on a sample of 421 adolescents (48% female; <i>M</i>_age = 16.86). Internal resilience had predictive value above and beyond social-ecological resilience and generalized self-efficacy in predicting all four criterion variables (life satisfaction, positive affect, negative affect, and internalizing problems). Caregiver resilience—a dimension of social-ecological resilience—remained a significant predictor of subjective well-being indicators and internalizing problems even after adding the internal resilience to the model. Our results suggest that the RRM may contain information about internal resilience factors beyond what is covered by a measure of social-ecological resilience and generalized self-efficacy, underscoring its importance in resilience research.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72113,"journal":{"name":"Adversity and resilience science","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148323260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding the Link Between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and School Engagement: Investigating the Role of Child Self-concept as a Mediator","authors":"Maryam Ghasemi,&nbsp;Kane Meissel,&nbsp;Tracey McIntosh,&nbsp;Ladan Hashemi","doi":"10.1007/s42844-026-00229-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42844-026-00229-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study examines the longitudinal association between a relatively broad Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) index within Growing Up in New Zealand (GUiNZ) measured up to age 8, and low school engagement at age 12. The study also explores the potential mediating role of children’s self-esteem and scholastic self-concept in this relationship. Using data from an ethnically diverse longitudinal birth cohort of 3858 children in New Zealand, we investigated how early exposure to adversity influences school engagement at age 12. The findings indicate that childhood adversity (up to age 8) is negatively associated with school engagement at age 12. Moreover, this relationship was partially mediated by self-esteem and scholastic self-concept measured at age 8. The mediating effect was consistent across ethnic groups. The results highlight the need for ACEs prevention strategies, early identification of at-risk children, and trauma-informed school environments. Additionally, system-level support to enhance self-esteem may foster greater school engagement, promoting long-term academic and life success.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72113,"journal":{"name":"Adversity and resilience science","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42844-026-00229-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148323425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction to: Which Adverse and Positive Childhood Experiences are most Strongly Associated with Young Peoples’ Arrests and Convictions?","authors":"Jaime La Charite,&nbsp;Adam Schickedanz,&nbsp;Christopher Biely,&nbsp;Rebecca Dudovitz,&nbsp;Alma D. Guerrero,&nbsp;Kathryn M. Leifheit,&nbsp;Annette Marinello,&nbsp;Benjamin P. L. Meza,&nbsp;Shirley Russ,&nbsp;Narayan Sastry,&nbsp;George M. Slavich,&nbsp;Elizabeth S. Barnert","doi":"10.1007/s42844-026-00220-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42844-026-00220-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72113,"journal":{"name":"Adversity and resilience science","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42844-026-00220-8.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148323428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lurking Developmental Opportunities for Children by Resilience-Building Strategies Within Conflict Zones","authors":"Najah Al Mohammedi,&nbsp;Maha Alhabbash,&nbsp;Emma Pearson,&nbsp;Negmeldin Alsheikh,&nbsp;Aya Al-Alwani","doi":"10.1007/s42844-026-00231-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42844-026-00231-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Parenting practices play a critical role in shaping children’s resilience in conflict-affected settings. Guided by a socioecological developmental systems framework, this review examines how parental caregiving strategies contribute to resilience-building among children living in armed conflict zones. A manual search of Scopus and Web of Science databases was conducted between March and June 2023 using combinations of the terms <i>children, early childhood, armed conflict, conflict zones,</i> and <i>resilience</i>. Studies published within the last decade were screened according to predefined inclusion criteria. The final sample included children and adolescents primarily aged 8–18 years, with some studies focusing on younger children (36–59 months), across diverse conflict contexts including Palestine (Gaza Strip), Syria, Lebanon refugee camps, Turkey, Burundi, Colombia, and Pakistan. Across contexts, chronic exposure to armed conflict was associated with elevated risks of PTSD, depression, and developmental delays. However, positive caregiving, characterized by emotional warmth, co-regulation, communication, and structured guidance, consistently functioned as a protective mechanism moderating these outcomes. Education and literacy engagement also emerged as structured resilience pathways supporting socio-emotional and developmental stability. While trauma-related outcomes dominate the literature, fewer studies explicitly center parental resilience-building processes. Ultimately, this review seeks to understand how broader contextual systems can motivate parents to adopt resilience-building strategies that foster children’s adaptive development. Findings underscore that resilience is relational and contextually embedded, highlighting the need for future research that prioritizes family-based mechanisms and targeted resilience-focused interventions in conflict-affected populations.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72113,"journal":{"name":"Adversity and resilience science","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148323018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Children’s Resilience in Conflict Zones: A Parents’ Storying- Restorying Study of Mediating Strategies, Consequences, and Challenges","authors":"Maha Alhabbash,&nbsp;Najah Al Mohammedi,&nbsp;Emma Pearson,&nbsp;Negmeldin Alsheikh,&nbsp;Aya Al-Alwani","doi":"10.1007/s42844-026-00234-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42844-026-00234-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This narrative study explores the mediating strategies that support children’s resilience in chronic conflict zones like Palestine and Iraq. It aims to understand how parents narrate the use of these strategies and the challenges parents face within unstable contexts. Using thematic analysis, a storying–restorying approach was employed with parents (<i>n</i> = 8) from both zones. The central theme highlights how conflict zones prompt parents to adopt mediating strategies like distraction, open communication, age-appropriate activities, faith, internal motivation, emotional support, and the creation of safe environments to support children’s adaptive functioning. These situations may lead to outcomes such as adaptation, problem-solving, self-regulation, confidence, academic engagement, and increased parental awareness, which are understood as indicators of resilience-supporting processes rather than guaranteed developmental results, suggesting a need for further exploration of children’s resilience in diverse contexts. This research underscores the importance of resilience in child development by illustrating how parental practices contribute to adaptive processes amid adversity, establishing that the process of fostering resilience is crucial not just in conflict-affected areas but also in addressing a spectrum of adversities, including poverty, migration, and interruptions in education. The resilience framework proposed herein is presented as a heuristic, descriptive model intended to inform understanding and guide reflection for parents, educators, and policymakers, rather than to predict developmental outcomes, aiming to enhance children’s adaptive capabilities across varied contexts. By embedding challenges into educational paradigms, this study offers strategic insights for curriculum design, thereby facilitating the cultivation of future generations equipped to navigate intricate life scenarios.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":72113,"journal":{"name":"Adversity and resilience science","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148281404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Understanding Academic Resilience during Adolescence: Gender and School Admission Pathways in Indonesia","authors":"Eka Erawati,&nbsp;Siti Aminah,&nbsp;Maria Oktasari,&nbsp;Sisca Folastri,&nbsp;Afriyadi Sofyan,&nbsp;Harris Shah Abd Hamid","doi":"10.1007/s42844-026-00230-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42844-026-00230-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Academic resilience is a critical construct that reflects students’ ability to adapt, persist, and succeed despite academic challenges. The type of school admission plays an essential role in understanding academic resilience, as it reflects not only students’ academic readiness but also the equity and opportunity structures within the education system. This study aimed to examine the distribution of academic resilience among Indonesian students by considering demographic variables such as gender and school admission types (achievement-based admission, affirmative-based admission, and school zoning). A total of 6,855 students from eleven provinces in Indonesia participated in the study. The psychometric properties of the Academic Resilience Scale were analyzed using the Rasch model, including item difficulty and person ability estimates. Independent t-tests revealed no statistically significant differences in academic resilience between male and female students. A one-way ANOVA was also performed to assess differences across school admission categories, with results indicating a statistically significant variance in resilience levels. These findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions and policy adjustments to ensure equitable support mechanisms that foster resilience among students from diverse admission backgrounds. </p></div>","PeriodicalId":72113,"journal":{"name":"Adversity and resilience science","volume":"7 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148236541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}