Strengthening community resilience: a theoretical and empirical approach
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community, empirical, approach, strengthening, resilience, answer, sustainability, theoreticalAbstract
Introduction: The article “Strengthening Community Resilience: A Theoretical and Empirical Approach” explores how communities can build resilience in the face of various adversities. Through theoretical analysis and empirical studies, the key factors that contribute to a community's ability to adapt and thrive are identified. Introduction: The study highlights the importance of community resilience in crisis management, suggesting that greater resilience allows communities to recover and transform positively. Methodology: A qualitative approach is used which allows a deep and contextualized understanding of community resilience. Results: The findings indicate that social cohesion, effective leadership, and local resources are critical to strengthening resilience. Communities with strong support networks and active participation show a greater capacity for adaptation. Discussion: The implications of the findings for policymaking and the design of community interventions that promote social cohesion and leadership are discussed. Conclusions: The study concludes that strengthening community resilience requires a comprehensive approach that includes active member participation, institutional support, and the implementation of sustainable and adaptive strategies.
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