Masten (Resiliency)

Question 1

How does Masten loosely define resiliency

Answer 1

The capacity of a dynamic system adapt to disturbances that threaten system function, viability, and development.

Question 2

What factors most contribute to resiliency (Masten)

Answer 2

-Adaptive systems (What influences our capacity to identify and overcome challenges)
-Individual characteristics
-Having positive attachments and relationships
-Positive cultural influences

Question 3

How do Masten’s findings link to Bronfenbrenner’s model

Answer 3

Attributes that influence resiliency is things like individual characteristics, and positive relationships and environment, this means it can be applied mainly to the first few rings of bronfenbrenners ecological model.