Efforts have been made to determine the individual characteristics that contribute to positive outcomes

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Evidence profile

Sourced from the abstract and future-work section and stated research gap and stated challenges and recommendations of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2014 and 2026, spanning 6 journals. Those papers have been cited 31 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 6 representative gaps

• A Longitudinal Pilot Study of Resilience in Canadian Military Personnel (2014) · Stress and Health · cited 30× · doi

  Although efforts have been made to determine the individual characteristics that contribute to positive outcomes under stress, little is known about whether such characteristics are stable over time or how stressful events can impact psychological resilience in high-risk occupations such as military service.

  generalabstractevidence 5/5
  Keywords: characteristics efforts made determine individual contribute positive outcomes stress little known whether stable time stressful
• Adolescent Delinquency Following Exposure to Childhood Traumatic Experiences: The Moderating Role of Resilience Factors (2026) · Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma · cited 1× · doi

  Future research should aim to address the lack of primary research in this area. Studies should examine the empirical validity of resilience factors in mitigating the negative outcomes of childhood traumatic experiences. Research should also explore the development of interventions aimed at promoting resilience among adolescents who have experienced childhood traumatic events.

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: future research aim address lack primary area studies
• Development and validation of a resilience scale for community-dwelling older adults: A methodological study (2026) · Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing · doi

  There is a need for a resilience scale that takes into account the unique experiences and challenges of community-dwelling older adults. Prior studies have focused on personal strengths, such as optimism and self-efficacy, but have not fully considered the social and contextual factors that influence resilience in older adults.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there need resilience scale takes account unique experiences
• Carrying the weight: Organizational responsibility for the mental well-being of humanitarian workers (2026) · International Review of the Red Cross · doi

  Humanitarian aid workers face high moral responsibility and commitment to mission, which can simultaneously sustain and strain mental well-being. They operate in environments marked by acute crises, chronic instability, and high operational demands. Organizational factors, including hierarchical constraints and limited autonomy, contribute to burn-out and reduced well-being.

  generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
  Keywords: humanitarian aid workers face high moral responsibility commitment
• Building Psychological Resilience to Improve the Mental Health of Construction Professionals (2026) · Journal of Construction Engineering and Management · doi

  Investigate the causes of low psychological resilience among construction professionals, - Examine the effectiveness of interventions to improve psychological resilience among construction professionals, - Explore the relationship between psychological resilience and mental health outcomes in other industries

  generalfuture-work sectionevidence 5/5
  Keywords: investigate causes low psychological resilience among construction professionals
• Influence of Socio-Demographic Variables/Characteristics on Psychological Trauma Resilience among Humanitarian Aid Workers in North Eastern Nigeria (2026) · Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · doi

  Based on these findings, it is recommended that: 1. Organizations focus on strengthening resilience-building programs that are inclusive of all age groups rather than tailoring interventions based solely on age. 2. Emphasis should be placed on enhancing coping skills, providing continuous psychological support, and fostering strong team dynamics within humanitarian settings. Such approaches are likely to be more effective in improving resilience than age-specific strategies. 3. Future research should explore other variables that may have a more significant impact on psychological trauma resilience among humanitarian aid workers. Factors such as emotional intelligence, personality traits, organizational support, and prior exposure to trauma should be examined in greater depth. 4. Incorporating these variables into future studies will provide a more comprehensive understanding of resilience and inform the development of targeted interventions aimed at improving the well-being of humanitarian workers.

  generalrecommendationsevidence 5/5
  Keywords: resilience humanitarian based interventions psychological support improving future variables trauma workers recommended organizations focus strengthening

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