Cognitive hardiness is a concept in psychology referring to a set of attitudes and beliefs helping individuals cope with stress and adversity. Considered part of the field of positive psychology, it studies factors contributing to human flourishing. Dr Kenneth Nowack is author of the 2021 paper, "Cognitive hardiness in coaching: Personality trait, skill, or outcome?" *

Cognitive hardiness, often viewed as a personality trait, is related to resilience, the ability to bounce back from difficult experiences.

Psychologist, Suzanne Kobasa, first developed the concept, based on 3 core beliefs or attitudes:

1.      Commitment: The belief that one is invested in, and engaged with, the world and has a sense of purpose and meaning in life.

2.      Control: The belief that one can influence and shape events in one's life, and that external factors do not solely determine outcomes.

3.      Challenge: The belief in post-traumatic growth; that change and adversity, instead of being insurmountable obstacles, are opportunities for growth and development.

Overall, cognitive hardiness is an important concept in the study of resilience, coping, and mental health.

ABOUT DR KENNETH NOWACK

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Dr. Kenneth Nowack, based in California, USA, is Editor-in-Chief for the American Psychological Association's Consulting Psychology Journal and President / Chief Research Officer of Envisia Learning, Inc. www.envisialearning.com

Developer of the stress and health risk assessment called StressScan and 3 new validated assessments:

* Nowack, Kenneth & Niemirowski, Apolonia. (2021). Cognitive hardiness in coaching: Personality trait, skill, or outcome?. The Coaching Psychologist. 17. 10.53841/bpstcp.2021.17.1.14

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