The Daily Stat: Do Adverse Events Give You Greater Resilence?

 

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser.

July 03, 2013 Do Adverse Events Give You Greater Resilience? A history of a moderate number of adverse life events, such as parental divorce, death of a loved one, or even physical assault, seems to make people more resilient in the face of stressors, says a team led by Mark D. Seery of the University at Buffalo. In a study of undergraduates, for example, the pain and unpleasantness of putting the hands into ice water were highest for people who had experienced no adverse events, and least for those who had experienced about 5 such events, with higher numbers of negative experiences being associated with greater levels of pain and discomfort. Overall, the research subjects reported having had up to 19 adverse events; 7.5% reported experiencing no adversity. SOURCE: An Upside to Adversity? Moderate Cumulative Lifetime Adversity Is Associated With Resilient Responses in the Face of Controlled Stressors

PREVIOUS STATS Why Women Are Better than Men at Recognizing Faces Why You Might Make a Better Decision After a Quick Game of Solitaire Do You Work While You Eat? Fewer U.S. Males Are Working, and It's Not Just Because of the Economy Consumers Don't Want to Cook, But Want to Feel as If They're Cooking Why Consumers May Feel Awkward When You Give Them Gifts

BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials | HBR's 10 Must Reads Boxed Set | HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations | HBR Guide to Better Business Writing | HBR Guide to Getting the Right Work Done

FEATURED PRODUCT The First 90 Days App for iPhone and Android MAKE YOUR NEXT CAREER TRANSITION A SUCCESS. Download The First 90 Days App today to help you stay ahead of the game. Download on the App Store » Download on Google Play »

FEATURED PRODUCT HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations Ebook + Video Case Study HBR Press Book TAKE THE PAIN OUT OF PRESENTATIONS. Terrified of speaking in front of a group? Or simply looking to polish your skills? No matter where you are on the spectrum, this guide will give you the confidence and the tools you need to get results. Written by presentation expert Nancy Duarte, the "HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations" will help you: (1) Win over tough crowds, (2) Organize a coherent narrative, (3) Create powerful messages and visuals, (4) Connect with and engage your audience, (5) Show people why your ideas matter to them, and (6) Strike the right tone, in any situation. Buy It Now

ADVERTISEMENT

HBR.ORG | THE MAGAZINE | BLOGS | BOOKS | CASES | STORE | SUBSCRIBE TO HBR UNSUBSCRIBE | NEWSLETTERS PRIVACY POLICY | CONTACT Copyright © 2013 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing 60 Harvard Way Boston, MA 02163 CUSTOMER SERVICE: 800-545-7685 (US/Canada) 1-617-783-7600 (outside the U.S. and Canada)