Status of the Psychological Resilience among the University Students

Abstract

The present study aims to assess the level of psychological resilience among university students, taking into account variables such as gender, specialization, and study level. The significance of this study lies in the unique nature of the target sample, which comprises students from various disciplines and represents a crucial segment and the future foundation of society. To conduct the study, a stratified random sample was selected from three specified universities, with a sampling percentage of 0.05. The study sample consisted of 1060 male and female students. The researcher utilized a self-designed psychological resilience scale to collect data. The obtained data was then analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software, employing statistical techniques such as the Pearson correlation coefficient, Alpha-Cronbach coefficient, one-sample t-test, two-independent samples t-test, and one-way analysis of variance. The results indicated a high level of psychological resilience among university students, as reflected in the total score of the resilience scale. Furthermore, statistically significant differences were observed between male and female students regarding their average resilience scores, with males showing higher levels of psychological resilience. However, no significant differences were found between genders in terms of self-efficacy and optimism dimensions on the psychological resilience scale. Moreover, the study revealed no statistically significant differences in the level of psychological resilience among students from different specializations or study levels. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the psychological well-being of this important segment of society, which can inform the development of targeted interventions and support systems to enhance the resilience and overall mental health of university students.