Resilience in the Context of Sexual Violence: A Scoping Review

ConclusionsWe propose the following definition of resilience: “Resilience is a dynamic, nonlinear socio-emotional process that occurs continuously after SV victimization. It refers to the capacity to cope, adapt to, and construct one’s life after SV in ways that are culturally relevant and guided by the survivor’s own preferences and desired outcomes.” Overall, resilience is a living, breathing, moving concept that can shift in how it manifests over time and look different for each survivor.
Source: Journal of Family Violence - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research