ellenállóképességnek

Ellenállóképesség, often translated as resilience, refers to the capacity of individuals, systems, or communities to cope with, adapt to, and recover from adversity, stress, or significant change. It is not simply about enduring hardship but about maintaining or improving functioning in the face of challenges. This concept is explored across various disciplines, including psychology, ecology, sociology, and engineering.

In psychology, resilience is often viewed as a personality trait or a set of skills that enable individuals to bounce back from traumatic events, loss, or chronic stress. It involves factors such as optimism, problem-solving abilities, strong social support networks, and a sense of self-efficacy.

Ecologically, resilience describes the ability of an ecosystem to absorb disturbances and reorganize while undergoing change, so as to retain essentially the same function, structure, identity, and feedbacks. Similarly, in social systems, resilience pertains to the ability of communities to withstand shocks such as economic downturns, natural disasters, or social unrest, and to adapt and transform in response. Engineering and urban planning also consider resilience in designing infrastructure and systems that can withstand extreme events and maintain functionality. The development of resilience is often seen as a proactive process, involving building protective factors and mitigating risk.