Resilience Capacity and Family Contribution in the Job Search Process
Keywords:
resilience, job seeking, family support, rejection, psychological well-being, emotion regulation, social supportAbstract
This literature study examines the psychological resilience of job seekers facing recurrent rejection and the role of family support as an external reinforcing factor. The analysis elaborates cognitive mechanisms of reappraisal and affective mechanisms of emotion regulation that enable individuals to maintain psychological well-being and motivation amidst adversity. Drawing on multidisciplinary resilience literature, the study conceptualizes resilience not as a static trait but as a dynamic capacity that interacts with available social resources. Family support functions as a psychosocial buffer when characterized by unconditional acceptance, respect for autonomy, and open communication. The synergy between internal resilience and external family support allows job seekers not merely to survive setbacks but to transform difficult experiences into opportunities for growth. This solution-focused perspective shifts attention from structural barriers to modifiable psychological and social strengths. The findings provide theoretical foundations for designing interventions that strengthen job seekers' cognitive-behavioral skills and for educating families on empowering support patterns. Future empirical research is recommended to test the proposed propositions through longitudinal and comparative approaches.
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