Understanding Resilience: The Psychology Behind Resilience
Introduction
In a challenging life, individuals are not only required to survive, but also thrive under pressure. A person’s ability to bounce back from adversity is known as resilience. This concept is receiving increasing attention in psychology as it is key to stable mental health and long-term life success.
Resilience is not an innate trait, but a capacity that can be developed. In the midst of rapid social, economic and cultural change, understanding and building resilience is increasingly important in personal, educational and professional contexts.
Definition of Resilience
According to Grotberg (1999), resilience is an individual’s capacity to cope, overcome, strengthen oneself, and keep making changes in relation to the trials experienced. Everyone has the basic capacity to be resilient, albeit at different levels. This concept focuses on building individual strengths so that adversity can be faced and overcome adaptively.
Meanwhile, Reivich and Shatté (2002) define resilience as the capacity to respond healthily and productively in the face of adversity or trauma. They emphasize that resilience is a set of ways of thinking that help individuals find meaning in difficult experiences, and view life as a series of learning and progress, not mere obstacles.
Dimensions of Resilience
Experts identify several key dimensions in resilience, including:
- Emotional Self-Awareness: The ability to recognize and understand one’s own feelings.
- Impulse Control: Delaying negative reactions to stress.
- Optimism: Looking to the future with positive expectations.
- Empathy: The ability to understand and feel the emotions of others.
- Cause-Action Analysis: Able to objectively evaluate the cause of a problem.
- Self-efficacy: Belief in one’s own ability to overcome challenges.
Factors that shape resilience
Resilience does not develop in a vacuum. The following factors influence a person’s level of resilience:
- Supportive family environment
- Education that supports character development
- Life experiences that shape adaptation
- Positive social relationships
- Reflective and cognitive abilities
In the context of higher education, such as in the Bachelor of Psychology program, students are trained not only to understand resilience theory, but also to internalize its values in dealing with academic pressures and personal life.
Why is Resilience Important in Modern Life?
The pressures of life today are much more complex than a few decades ago. From economic crises, to pandemics, to interpersonal relationship issues – all demand the capacity to survive and thrive.
Here are some reasons why resilience is important:
- Maintaining Mental Health: Resilient individuals are less likely to experience disorders such as depression and anxiety.
- Improved Performance at Work: Resilient employees are able to deal with work pressures more calmly.
- Form Healthy Relationships: Resilient people tend to have better interpersonal communication.
- Promotes Personal Growth: Resilience allows one to learn from bad experiences and become more mature.
How to Build Resilience?
Not everyone has strong resilience to begin with. However, the good news is – resilience can be learned and developed.
Strategies to Increase Resilience
- 📝 Practice Positive Mindset: Replace negative self-talk with constructive sentences.
- 🤝 Build Social Support: Have a supportive network of friends.
- 🧘♀️ Manage Stress Healthily: Practice mindfulness, meditation, or exercise.
- 📚 Learn from Experience: Reflection on past failures will strengthen you mentally.
- 🎯 Set Realistic Goals: Focus on what you can control.
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Resilience in Islamic Perspective
In Islamic teachings, the resilience of the soul to face calamities is known as the concept of patience and tawakal. This parallels the concept of resilience in modern psychology. Life’s trials are seen as part of the process of character building and spiritual elevation.
Islamic values reinforce the importance of building inner strength to remain calm, grateful, and keep trying, even in the midst of difficulties.
Resilience in the Context of Psychology Education
In Telkom University’s Psychology Undergraduate Program, resilience is taught not only as a theory, but also as a life skill. Students learn:
- Conduct self-assessment of strengths and vulnerabilities.
- Design resilience-based psychological interventions.
- Develop coping strategies to deal with academic stress.
- Analyze real cases from a positive psychology perspective.
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FAQ
Q: Can resilience be learned by everyone?
A: Yes, resilience is a capacity that can be developed through practice and life experience.
Q: Why is resilience important for university students?
A: Because college is often stressful. Resilience helps students stay focused, resilient, and not give up easily.
Q: Is resilience only needed during a crisis?
A: No, it doesn’t. Resilience is also important in everyday life to maintain emotional stability and work efficiency.
Q: Is resilience learning taught at Telkom University’s Bachelor of Psychology?
A: Yes, this program equips students with real knowledge and practice to build resilience in themselves and others.
Resilience is not just the ability to survive, but also the ability to thrive amidst the storms of life. Having an understanding of resilience not only helps in your personal life, but also opens up great opportunities in the world of work, education and social contributions.
The Bachelor of Psychology program is here to equip future generations with a deep understanding of psychological aspects such as resilience – which is now a pressing need in a changing world. 🌍💪
📍 Address: Faculty of Communication and Social Sciences, Telkom University, Bandung
🌐 Website: bpsy.telkomuniversity.ac.id
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Referensi:
Tuwah, M. (2016). RESILIENSI DAN KEBAHAGIAAN. In el-Ghiroh: Vol. X–X (Issue 01, pp. 132–134) [Journal-article]. https://media.neliti.com/media/publications/294805-resiliensi-dan-kebahagiaan-dalam-perspek-4ece8a76.pdf
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