Impact of Self-Efficacy and the Family Environment on the Resilience of Physically Impaired Adolescents

Abstract

The present study explores the impact of self-efficacy and the family environment on the resilience of physically impaired adolescents. The study was conducted among 150 participants from Kerala. The data were collected using the Bharathiar University Resilience Scale, Family Environment Scale, and General Self-Efficacy Scale. Stepwise regression analysis revealed that both self-efficacy and family environment as significant predictors of resilience. Self-efficacy, with a larger explanatory power, accounts for 38.6% of resilience variance, while family environment explains 1.6%. The study through light on the importance of nurturing self-efficacy and fostering a supportive family environment to enhance resilience in physically impaired adolescents, offering valuable insights for interventions and support programs.