Resilience, Problem Solving, and the Experience of Disability

Abstract Abstract This chapter explores the multifaceted concept of resilience in the context of disability. It examines how individuals with disabilities demonstrate resilience in the face of daily challenges and systemic barriers. The text delves into the psychological processes of coping and problem-solving, and how they are influenced by and interact with societal attitudes and structural impediments. The authors propose a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of resilience, emphasizing the need for systemic changes to support individuals with disabilities. The chapter contributes to the discourse on positive psychology and disability, calling for a reevaluation of resilience as a dynamic and contextually grounded phenomenon.