Lebanon has experienced a prolonged series of crises marked by economic collapse, political instability, institutional failure, and repeated collective trauma. While families are often assumed to serve as key sources of support in such contexts, little is known about how they sustain resilience under conditions of chronic uncertainty. This qualitative study explores how Lebanese families experience hardship, adapt, and strive to remain resilient during the severe cumulative crisis in Lebanon. The study draws on four expert group discussions involving professionals in psychology, social work, community intervention, and social policy (N = 44). Using a systematic thematic analysis, the study developed a conceptual and context-specific model of family resilience shaped by macro-level factors, processes of adaptation and coping, and available support systems. The findings suggest that family resilience in this context is less about recovery and more about endurance and continuous adjustment. Strategies such as migration emerged as central yet emotionally and relationally challenging. Participants also highlighted significant limitations in institutional and policy responses to family needs, particularly the fragmentation of existing initiatives. Preserving the family and its resilience in Lebanon requires targeted and collaborative interventions, especially on the macro level, that extend beyond short-term emergency responses.
Younes et al. (Tue,) studied this question.