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Positive Psychology, Mindset, Grit, Hardiness, and Emotional Intelligence and the Construct of Resilience: A Good Fit with Coping

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There are multiple bodies of literature that contribute to our understanding of resilience. The psycho-philosophical orientations of positive psychology and the ecological framework of Bronfenbrenner underpin an understanding of resilience. These are complemented by the theories of coping that underscore much of this volume. Additionally evidence-based approaches such as mindset, grit, emotional intelligence, and hardiness also contribute to an understanding of resilience. Each of these complementary theories focuses on success and achievement. When these approaches are underpinned by a positive psychological orientation, they combine to become a powerful tool for building resilience in different ways, in diverse contexts, throughout the lifespan.

There are no failures. You just go back and give it your best. (Tania, marathon swimmer)

I think IQ is changeable with the benefit of experience and exposure. If I had stayed in a small country town with a dad who was a bank manager and never been to a university, I would probably not be where I am today in the way I think and the level at which I think. (Carlie, company director)

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Frydenberg, E. (2017). Positive Psychology, Mindset, Grit, Hardiness, and Emotional Intelligence and the Construct of Resilience: A Good Fit with Coping. In: Coping and the Challenge of Resilience. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-56924-0_2

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