Difference between revisions of "Adversity (glossary)"
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| + | In the context of resilience adversity can include an encounter with a threat or an internal disruption such as human error. | ||
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Revision as of 19:50, 22 May 2017
a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune. Merriam-Webster (2017)
Source
Merriam-Webster. 2017. "Definition of Adversity." https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adversity.
Discussion
In the context of resilience adversity can include an encounter with a threat or an internal disruption such as human error.
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