Empowering Youth through Spirituality and Resilience: A Pathway to Holistic Well-Being

Abstract

Youth or young adulthood is a unique developmental stage of life which begins in late teens (around 18 years) and lasts until late thirties (around 39years).  According to Erikson’s psychosocial development theory this stage is characterized by Intimacy Versus Isolation, where individuals focus on forming meaningful relationships and navigate through various life transitions. In the contemporary context youth or young adults face multifaceted challenges that significantly impact their overall wellbeing, highlighting the need of interventions to promote wellbeing and maintain quality of life. The main aim of the study is to understand the interplay between spirituality and resilience as transformative tools for fostering holistic well-being in young individuals. Qualitative approach is used in this study and we conducted structured interview using pen and paper method. We collected the data from 200 young adults residing in Delhi NCR region. The results indicated that spirituality and resilience equip youth with the inner resources to navigate adversities while fostering a balanced and meaningful life. This study underscores the importance of maintaining holistic wellbeing for empowerment of youth and also highlights the need of interventions like resilience and spirituality to navigate various challenges or adversities faced in life and maintain wellbeing.