Community Resilience in the Face of Adversity: A Social Science Study
Keywords:
Community Resilience, Social Science, Adversity, Disaster, Social Support, Collective Action, Coping Mechanisms, Post-Traumatic GrowthAbstract
In today's rapidly changing world, communities worldwide are increasingly facing diverse challenges ranging from natural disasters to socio-economic upheavals. In response to these adversities, understanding the mechanisms of community resilience has become imperative. This study delves into the multifaceted concept of community resilience through a comprehensive social science lens. Drawing on an interdisciplinary approach, this research explores the intricate interplay of various social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors that contribute to the resilience of communities facing adversity. Through qualitative and quantitative analyses, the study examines how community resilience is conceptualized, operationalized, and manifested across different contexts.