Yuen WuFollow

Abstract

This integrative systematic review aimed to enhance understanding of resilience among Chinese emerging adults with early relational trauma by synthesizing available information on how culture is incorporated into the conceptualization, measurement, and interpretation of resilience in the current body of literature. By utilizing a qualitative content analysis approach, the researcher identified main ways in which resilience was conceptualized, assessment tools used to assess, and culturally-specific elements in conceptualizing and understanding resilience. Analysis results indicated the static way of conceptualization was most common among other ways of conceptualizing. Results also revealed that the majority of literature incorporated culture in their conceptualizations and utilized assessment tools that demonstrated cultural validity. Among the studies that incorporated a culturally-sensitive way of conceptualization, culturally-congruent individual quality, interdependent self-construal, and relational/collective harmony were highlighted as culturally specific elements to consider. Among those that discussed culturally specific elements in their understanding of resilience among Chinese emerging adults, the role of interpersonal and social support, culturally-congruent personal characteristics as well as positive reframe were identified to be important. These findings provided helpful implications for the development and use of culturally-appropriate interventions and assessment tools in clinical practice, and offered helpful directions for further research.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Resilience (Personality trait)--China; Resilience (Personality trait) in adolescence--China

Date of Award

2024

School Affiliation

Graduate School of Education and Psychology

Department/Program

Psychology

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctorate

Faculty Advisor

Susan Hall, J.D.

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