Locus of control is the extent to which an individual believes they have control over the events affecting them. Those with an internal locus of control can find meaning from their experiences, and learn to grow from them. They find the experience as an opportunity to bond with other people dealing with the same issues, and use them as resources for coping with their needs.
Grit is another factor which causes high resilience. It refers to pursuing long term goals, whilst persistently overcoming challenges, and maintaining effort despite negative feedback or failure. REFERENCE. Gritty individuals have the ability to regulate strong feelings and control impulses, which is one of the factors Fredrickson and Branigan (2005) described as being necessary for resilience. As they are also highly motivated, they are much more likely to be able to turn the negative experience into an opportunity for growth, and motivation to continue on their path towards their long term