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Psychosocial resilience and protective mechanisms.

Michael Rutter

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The concept of mechanisms that protect people against the psychological risks associated with adversity is discussed in relation to four main processes: reduction of risk impact, reduction of negative chain reactions, establishment and maintenance of self-esteem and self-efficacy, and opening up of opportunities. The mechanisms operating at key turning points in people's lives must be given special attention.

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Key concepts: Psychosocial, Psychological resilience, Psychology, Resilience (materials science), Self-esteem, Mechanism (biology), Clinical psychology, Developmental psychology