Why do some people emerge from life’s hardships stronger and wiser while others struggle to recover? This question lies at the heart of resilience—our capacity to adapt, recover, and even grow in ...

The notion that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger has scientific backing. Emerging research in the field of cross-adaptation theory reveals that controlled exposure to certain stressors can ...

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Brenda Major’s research has reshaped how psychology understands stigma, prejudice and resilience, influencing both scholarship and social policy. A distinguished professor emeritus at UC Santa Barbara ...