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SURVIVANT [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Offences and crimes
- Criminology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- survivor
1, record 1, English, survivor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cognitive reframing of victimization: Self-comparison and emphasizing the positive aspects of having survived. In research on sexual assault victims, Hagemann (1992) noted that some victims feel better by focusing on how they are now survivors. Thompson (2000) noted that sexual assault victims may initially embrace the term "victim" because it shows that the assault was not their fault. As they deal with their experience, they switch to "survivor" because it reflects strength, recovery, and being a fighter. This seems to help some victims regain control over their lives. When dealing with tough situations, people often need to make sense of what happened and then search for some personal benefit, no matter how negative the event was ... 1, record 1, English, - survivor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Psychologie clinique
- Infractions et crimes
- Criminologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- survivant
1, record 1, French, survivant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- survivante 1, record 1, French, survivante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recadrage cognitif de la victimisation : autocomparaison et mise en évidence des aspects positifs du fait d'avoir survécu. Dans son étude sur les victimes d'agression sexuelle, Hagemann [1992] constate que certaines victimes se sentent mieux du fait qu'elles se considèrent comme des survivantes. Thompson [2000] souligne pour sa part que les victimes d'agression sexuelle peuvent au départ accepter le terme «victime» parce qu'il démontre qu'elles n'étaient pas responsables de l'agression. Pendant qu'elles composent l'expérience vécue, ces victimes se voient plutôt comme «survivantes» parce que ce terme est associé à la force, au rétablissement et à un esprit combattif. Cette attitude semble avoir aidé certaines victimes à se reprendre en main. Dans les situations difficiles, les gens ont souvent besoin de trouver un sens à ce qui leur est arrivé, puis ils tentent d'en tirer quelque chose de positif, quelle que soit la gravité de l'événement [...] 1, record 1, French, - survivant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-06-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Property Law (common law)
- Law of Estates (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- survivor
1, record 2, English, survivor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who outlives another person or persons of a group of which he was part, or lives beyond a designated date or the happening of a designated event. (Ballentine's, 3rd ed., 1969, p. 1246) 1, record 2, English, - survivor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
- Droit successoral (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- survivant
1, record 2, French, survivant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- survivante 1, record 2, French, survivante
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
survivant; survivante : termes normalisés par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 2, French, - survivant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-06-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Property Law (common law)
- Law of Estates (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- surviving
1, record 3, English, surviving
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That survives. Still living after another's death. ("Oxford English Dictionary", 1933, v. 10, p. 251) 1, record 3, English, - surviving
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surviving spouse; surviving issue; surviving executor; surviving parent. 1, record 3, English, - surviving
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
- Droit successoral (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- survivant
1, record 3, French, survivant
correct, adjective, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
survivant : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 3, French, - survivant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-03-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Protection of Life
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- survivor
1, record 4, English, survivor
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who does not die as a direct result of an incident. 2, record 4, English, - survivor
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
survivor: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 4, English, - survivor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- survivant
1, record 4, French, survivant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- survivante 2, record 4, French, survivante
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui ne meurt pas des suites d'un incident. 2, record 4, French, - survivant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
survivant; survivante : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 4, French, - survivant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-09-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Ecosystems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hold-over
1, record 5, English, hold%2Dover
correct, noun, North America
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tree that has escaped logging, wind throw, or fire, and currently occupies a dominant position in the stand. 1, record 5, English, - hold%2Dover
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Écosystèmes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- survivant
1, record 5, French, survivant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arbre qui a subsisté aux coupes forestières ou aux dommages causés notamment par le vent ou le feu et qui occupe par conséquent une position dominante dans un peuplement. 2, record 5, French, - survivant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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