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Trauma can lead to various psychological consequences, such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and decreased psychological well-being (PWB). However, not all individuals who experience trauma exhibit the same negative outcomes due to the presence of protective factors, one of which is resilience. Using a Systematic Literature Review (SLR), this research explores the function of resilience in supporting the psychological well-being of trauma survivors. The review procedure adhered to the PRISMA 2020 guidelines, with articles published between 2021 and 2026 retrieved from PubMed, DOAJ, and Google Scholar. A total of 20 articles that met the inclusion criteria were analyzed in this study. The synthesis results indicate that resilience has a positive relationship with psychological well-being across various populations who have experienced trauma. Individuals with higher levels of resilience tend to demonstrate better adaptive abilities, lower levels of distress, and higher psychological well-being. Several studies further indicate that resilience serves as a mediating mechanism through which the detrimental effects of trauma on psychological well-being are attenuated. These findings underscore resilience as an important protective factor in promoting psychological well-being among trauma survivors.
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