Citation

Thomas CL. J. Evid. Based Soc. Work (2004) 2012; 9(4): 351-368.

Affiliation

Department of Rehabilitation, Social Work & Addictions , University of North Texas , Denton , Texas , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15433714.2010.525411

PMID

22830937

Abstract

Through this qualitative study the author explores the resiliency processes demonstrated by older African American Hurricane Katrina survivors who relocated in the aftermath of the storm and were consequently faced with difficult challenges. In-depth interviews were used to assess the multidimensional characteristics of resiliency that enabled these older adults to deal with adversity. These findings highlight distinct processes reflecting resiliency: (a) Trusting in a higher power, and the importance of (b) living in the present, (c) activating resources, (d) creating community, and (e) doing for others. The author concludes this study with suggestions on how these findings may inform social work practice with older adults.

Language: en