Black, R.Dorstyn, D.2013-12-102013-12-102015Journal of Health Psychology, 2015; 20(11):1434-14441461-72771461-7277http://hdl.handle.net/2440/81482The concept of resilience remains under-researched in the multiple sclerosis literature. Consequently, current understanding of the unique and joint contribution of disability-specific variables, cognitive behavioural skills and social resources to this dynamic process is limited. A holistic model of resilience was therefore developed and tested. Results of an online survey completed by 196 adults with multiple sclerosis revealed both direct and indirect pathways to resilience, with positive affect and self-efficacy being the strongest predictors. The findings lend support to psychological interventions which focus on promoting the personal resources and assets needed to cope effectively with multiple sclerosis.en© The Author(s) 2013adultsdepressiondisabilitymultiple sclerosisself-efficacyJournal article00201378182013121108593110.1177/135910531351287992 Health9202 Health and Support Services920204 Evaluation of Health Outcomes17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences1701 Psychology170106 Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology0003626888000072-s2.0-8494407740214704Dorstyn, D. [0000-0002-7799-8177]