The Influence of Social Support and Resilience with Coping Strategies among Students

Abstract

The college experience can be a challenging time for many students as they navigate academic pressures, social relationships, and personal growth. In this context, the interplay between social support, resilience, coping strategies and mental health plays a crucial role in determining the wellbeing of college students. Social support refers to the assistance and resources provided by others in times of need. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity and adapt positively to stressors. Coping strategies are the behavioural or psychological efforts individuals employ to manage stressful situations. Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being. The present study aimed to study the influence of social support and resilience with coping strategies among students. A sample of 200 students (100 Male, 100 Female) was selected. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (Zimet, Dahlem, & Farley,1988), Brief Resilience Scale (Smith, 2008) and Coping Strategy Indicator (Amirkhan & James H., 1994) were administered. Multiple Regression Analysis was done to find out the contribution of different predictor variables. The results indicated a significant positive relationship between the predictor variables and the criterion variable. Positive correlation was found between Social Support and Resilience with Coping Strategies which were Problem Solving, Seeking Social Support and Avoidance. The contribution of emotional maturity was much more remarkable as compared to the other two predictor variables i.e. self-concept and spirituality in determining academic resilience among undergraduates.