THE ADAPTABILITY OF THE HUMAN BEING TO THE RAPID CHANGES OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

Authors

  • Ion Institute of Physiology and Sanocreatology of the State University of Moldova; State University of Medicine and Pharmacy «N.Testemitanu»
  • Gheorghe DUCA Institute of Chemistry of the State University of Moldova
  • Daria BERECTARI University of Essex

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52692/1857-0011.2024.3-80.46

Keywords:

society, rapid societal changes, human adaptability

Abstract

The article presents the context of the rapid changes in contemporary society - technology, globalization, social and economic crises. Human adaptability and its importance in the face of these changes are defined.The psychological and sociological theories related to adaptability and resilience and the models of adaptation and coping - stress-adaptation, individual vs. collective resilience, etc. are analyzed. The authors also analyze the specific changes in contemporary society and the impact on adaptability, digitalization and the impact of technology on daily life, global mobility and cultural diversity, including strategies for developing adaptability - psychological interventions: mindfulness techniques, stress management, coping skills development; social policies: social support programs, adaptive education, preparation for change; The role of technology in improving adaptive capacity.

Author Biographies

Ion, Institute of Physiology and Sanocreatology of the State University of Moldova; State University of Medicine and Pharmacy «N.Testemitanu»

univ. professor, acad. ASM «Gh. Țîbîrnă»

Gheorghe DUCA, Institute of Chemistry of the State University of Moldova

Professor, Acad., Institute of Chemistry of the State University of Moldova

Daria BERECTARI, University of Essex

psychology student

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Published

2025-09-09

Issue

Vol. 80 No. 3 (2024): Medical Sciences

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