1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«In this chapter, we reflect on sociocultural dimensions of children’s health and well-being, elaborating resilience as a both a trait and a process. A resilience framework is illustrated with three case studies drawn from work with immigrant and refugee children and a community coping with adversity.» (p. 2381)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
Données documentaires diverses

Type de traitement des données :
Réflexion critique

3. Résumé

«In this chapter, we have advanced an ecological or systemic approach to resilience and well-being that encompasses not only individual factors but also the interaction of social ecologies of families and communities over time. The quality of these environments, as well as the presence or absence of opportunities for growth, can contribute to successful outcomes for children despite the difficulties they may encounter during development. We have approached well-being through the lens of resilience. Resilience is not a fixed attribute of children, families, or communities but rather a dynamic process that allows individuals a measure of well-being and good functioning even in the face of obvious adversity. Resilience is relational and interactive. The notion of resilience varies with cultural context, as it depends on values, norms, and roles, which are socially and culturally defined.» (p. 2399-2400)