Ebersohn, L. (Liesel)Eloff, IrmaFinestone, MichelleGrobler, AdriMoen, Melanie Carmen2015-09-152015-09-152015-08Liesel Ebers ö hn, Irma Eloff, Michelle Finestone, Adri Grobler & Melanie Moen (2015) Telling stories and adding scores: Measuring resilience in young children affected by maternal HIV and AIDS, African Journal of AIDS Research, 14:3, 219-227, DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2015.1052822.1608-5906 (print)1727-9445 (online)10.2989/16085906.2015.1052822http://hdl.handle.net/2263/49841“Telling stories and adding scores: Measuring resilience in young children affected by maternal HIV and AIDS”, demonstrates how a concurrent mixed method design assisted cross-cultural comparison and ecological descriptions of resilience in young South African children, as well as validated alternative ways to measure resilience in young children. In a longitudinal randomised control trial, which investigated psychological resilience in mothers and children affected by HIV/AIDS, we combined a qualitative projective story-telling technique (Düss Fable) with quantitative data (Child Behaviour Checklist). The children mostly displayed adaptive resilience-related behaviours, although maladaptive behaviours were present. Participating children use internal (resolve/agency, positive future expectations, emotional intelligence) and external protective resources (material resources, positive institutions) to mediate adaptation. Children’s maladaptive behaviours were exacerbated by internal (limited problem-solving skills, negative emotions) and external risk factors (chronic and cumulative adversity).enco-published by NISC (Pty) Ltd and Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. This is an electronic version of an article published in African Journal of Aids Research, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 219-227, 2015. doi :10.2989/16085906.2015.1052822. African Journal of Aids Research is available online at : http://www.tandfonline.comloi/raar20.AdaptationCross-cultural comparisonHIV and AIDSIndigenisationProtective resourcesRisk factorsHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)Education articles SDG-03SDG-03: Good health and well-beingEducation articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationEducation articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesPostprint Article