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Resilience Model Among Individuals with Learning Disabilities: Proximal and Distal Influences
Author(s) -
Margalit Malka
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
learning disabilities research and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.018
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 1540-5826
pISSN - 0938-8982
DOI - 10.1111/1540-5826.00062
Subject(s) - psychology , constructive , reciprocity (cultural anthropology) , perspective (graphical) , psychological resilience , developmental psychology , learning disability , resilience (materials science) , process (computing) , social psychology , cognitive psychology , physics , thermodynamics , artificial intelligence , computer science , operating system
Development may be conceptualized as a process of repeated resilient reintegration, and resilience research is expected to identify the complex transactions and processes among internal and external (risk and protective) factors involved in that process. Through presenting a critical review of related research, Wong's article demonstrates the ability of youngsters with learning disabilities (LD) to challenge their difficulties. Wong's perspective helps clarify current conceptual inconsistencies and provides constructive directions for future inquiries in LD resilience research. The present commentary emphasizes two mediating factors within the third wave of resilience research: the critical role of emotions as inner sources of energy and the importance of reciprocity in relations with both adults and peers.