January 2004 PMID 14736317

Loss, trauma, and human resilience: have we underestimated the human capacity to thrive after extremely aversive events?

George A Bonanno

Mentions

104
Peak: 3 in May 2024
across 5 sources since Mar 2020

Extended reach

282,531
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11,049

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

Overall, the social discussions emphasize that resilience is more common than traditionally thought, with posts highlighting the 85-90% recovery rate after trauma and exploring traits developed from pain. The tone and use of phrases like 'underestimated' and 'transformative' reflect their recognition of the article's importance and relevance in understanding human capacity to thrive after adversity.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that humans generally have a strong capacity to recover and even thrive after trauma, reflecting broad agreement with the article's main message.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high curiosity, discussing various aspects of resilience and sharing related resources, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many contributors reference specific concepts like resilience trajectories and psychological findings from studies, demonstrating in-depth reflection and dialogue.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to reinforce the significance of understanding resilience, though many are speculative or illustrative rather than advocating transformative change.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses how humans often demonstrate resilience after traumatic or loss events, which is frequently underestimated and overlooked because most psychological research is based on those who seek treatment or exhibit severe distress.
  • It challenges the common view that resilience is rare or pathological, suggesting instead that it is a common outcome and that there are various unexpected ways people can recover and thrive after adversity.
  • The author emphasizes that resilience is a distinct process from recovery, highlighting the importance of recognizing human capacity to adapt positively following even extremely adverse experiences.

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Ramón Nogueras
@RamonNogueras · X

Bonanno, George A. «Loss, Trauma, and Human Resilience: Have We Underestimated the Human Capacity to Thrive after Extremely Aversive Events?» American Psychologist 59, n.o 1 (2004): 20-28. https://t.co/N30zwxQXSr. El 85%-90% de personas expuestas a trauma se repondrán.

May 27, 2024 · 29 likes · 2 shares · 41,898 followers View post →
Pantéa Javidan, JD, PhD
@pjavidan · X

Resilience and Trauma: Bonanno, G. A. (2004). Loss, trauma, and human resilience: Have we underestimated the human capacity to thrive after extremely aversive events? American Psychologist, 59(1), 20-28 - highlights the variability in resilience trajectories and emphasizes

Sep 22, 2023 · 13 likes · 4,914 followers View post →
Gonzalo Hervás
@gonzalohervas · X

@edgar8_24 Es un término polisémico y habrá quien lo use mal no te digo que no, pero la resiliencia es un fenómeno muy definido

Jul 30, 2020 · 4 likes · 4,578 followers View post →
Andi Roberts
@Andi_Roberts · X

@moran_matthew @jackmleith You could start here and reverse engineer: https://t.co/lxWcKk187V https://t.co/MWENwlSqY4 https://t.co/5OJtNnGCrE

Mar 26, 2020 · 1 like · 6,617 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

@Oracle Bonanno, A. (2004). Loss, trauma, and human resilience: How we underestimated the human capacity to strive after extremely aversive events. American Psychologist, 59(1), 20–28. https://t.co/DmfRPctsiR @larryellison

Jul 30, 2021 · 12,637 followers View post →
みこ
@mikolon3535 · X

Loss, trauma, and human resilience: Have we underestimated the human capacity to thrive after extremely aversive events? American Psychologist, 59(1), 20–28.

Jun 7, 2025 · 951 followers View post →

All mentions

CRUX Psychology
@cruxpsychology · X

(Bonanno, 2004) https://t.co/5g0W2Ximez

Nov 13, 2025 · 404 followers View post →
Guilhem Bedos Art
@guilhem-bedos-art.bsky.social · Bluesky

Quiz: What Hidden Traits Did You Develop From Pain? (Self test) youtu.be/z_H9hbxqbPs?... via @YouTube #psychology #quiz #selfheal #you

Jun 9, 2025 View post →
みこ
@mikolon3535 · X

Loss, trauma, and human resilience: Have we underestimated the human capacity to thrive after extremely aversive events? American Psychologist, 59(1), 20–28.

Jun 7, 2025 · 951 followers View post →
CBTiSTANBUL
@cbtistanbul · X

Aşağıdaki soruların cevaplarını merak ediyorsanız referans: Bonanno, G. A. (2004). Loss, trauma, and human resilience: Have we underestimated the human capacity to thrive after extremely aversive events? American Psychologist, 59(1), 20–28. https://t.co/7pGXminX5f https://t.co/OsfGxWDpas

Mar 7, 2025 · 550 followers View post →
mica⁷
@ldrjjk · X

5.El duelo como proceso biológico y psicológico: •Bonanno, G. A. (2004). Loss, trauma, and human resilience: Have we underestimated the human capacity to thrive after extremely aversive events? American Psychologist.

Jan 21, 2025 · 668 followers View post →
Tito Migue
@TuitoMigue · X

RT @RamonNogueras: Bonanno, George A. «Loss, Trauma, and Human Resilience: Have We Underestimated the Human Capacity to Thrive after Extrem…

May 27, 2024 · 2 shares · 396 followers View post →
RT
@vostrort · X

RT @RamonNogueras: Bonanno, George A. «Loss, Trauma, and Human Resilience: Have We Underestimated the Human Capacity to Thrive after Extrem…

May 27, 2024 · 2 shares · 104 followers View post →
Ramón Nogueras
@RamonNogueras · X

Bonanno, George A. «Loss, Trauma, and Human Resilience: Have We Underestimated the Human Capacity to Thrive after Extremely Aversive Events?» American Psychologist 59, n.o 1 (2004): 20-28. https://t.co/N30zwxQXSr. El 85%-90% de personas expuestas a trauma se repondrán.

May 27, 2024 · 29 likes · 2 shares · 41,898 followers View post →
Pantéa Javidan, JD, PhD
@pjavidan · X

Resilience and Trauma: Bonanno, G. A. (2004). Loss, trauma, and human resilience: Have we underestimated the human capacity to thrive after extremely aversive events? American Psychologist, 59(1), 20-28 - highlights the variability in resilience trajectories and emphasizes

Sep 22, 2023 · 13 likes · 4,914 followers View post →
Jordan James Etem
@JordanJamesEtem · X

@Oracle Bonanno, A. (2004). Loss, trauma, and human resilience: How we underestimated the human capacity to strive after extremely aversive events. American Psychologist, 59(1), 20–28. https://t.co/DmfRPctsiR @larryellison

Jul 30, 2021 · 12,637 followers View post →
Gonzalo Hervás
@gonzalohervas · X

@edgar8_24 Es un término polisémico y habrá quien lo use mal no te digo que no, pero la resiliencia es un fenómeno muy definido

Jul 30, 2020 · 4 likes · 4,578 followers View post →
Andi Roberts
@Andi_Roberts · X

@moran_matthew @jackmleith You could start here and reverse engineer: https://t.co/lxWcKk187V https://t.co/MWENwlSqY4 https://t.co/5OJtNnGCrE

Mar 26, 2020 · 1 like · 6,617 followers View post →