In general, divorce can be stigmatizing and can lead to social and financial hardships for those who experience it. However, the impact of divorce may be more severe for members of the Orthodox Jewish population, whose culture places significant value and importance on marriage.…
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Vicarious trauma is the cumulative and pervasive effect of being exposed to trauma survivors, predominantly researched in the workplace. The field of interpreting, both in spoken and signed language, has attempted to study vicarious trauma suggesting that interpreters do work wi…
Since September 11, 2001, the United States military has deployed U. S. Army Soldiers overseas to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of the War on Terrorism. Deployments not only take a toll on the Soldier that is separated from his or her loved ones, but also on the loved ones who…
With the aging process, elderly living at home need the support of their entourage and specifically a family caregiver whose role is not without consequences on his own health. Empirical studies have shown that some caregivers are resilient; they adapt to this situation and purs…
The present study investigated coping strategies (task-, emotional- and avoidance-oriented) utilized during and after experiencing interpersonal trauma and the variations in generational status (mainstream vs. heritage culture) with a Muslim sample residing in the United States.…
Climate change affects households, villages, countries, and regions worldwide. The populations and individuals most vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change live in the poorest and least developed regions of the world, engage in climate-dependent livelihoods and have…
Nigerian women who migrate to the United States are faced with complex social challenges as they acculturate to a new society. Stressful conditions and acculturation experiences may threaten the overall mental health of these immigrant women. The purpose of this study was to exp…
This research study looked at the cultural value preferences in Western management practice for African manager and non-manager employees exemplified by Nigerian cement industries. The study specifically focused on management practice of leadership, motivation, recruitment and p…
Background: The recent uprisings in Syria have displaced many individuals within and outside the country. Despite the large number of people affected by the war, little research captures their experiences. The literature in this area is predominantly of a statistical nature. Thi…
In this era of global mobility, it is increasingly common for individuals to travel beyond their home contexts to live and work. However, adjusting to life and work in an unfamiliar cultural setting can pose challenges due to the differing cultural values, norms and expectations…
Tourism and resilience
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Type: Book
This book discusses the concept of resilience and its application to tourism. It compares the relevance of resilience to sustainability; the former focusing on the well-being and survival of the places affected and the latter focusing on the agent of impact, tourism itself.