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| Contribution title | Factors associated with the resilience in Tunisian adolescents |
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| Contribution code | D3.046 |
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Introduction: Resilience is a person's ability to adapt to internal and external stressors and cope with life-long challenges. Adolescent resilience has emerged as a critical area of study due to its implications for mental health and well-being. This study aimed to determine resilience levels in a population of Tunisian adolescents and to identify its associated factors. Methodology: This is a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study conducted in middle schools in the city of Sousse. This study took place from November, 2019 to January, 2020. Data were collected using: a pre-established data collection form to gather demographic and behavioral information and the Child and youth resilience measure (CYRM-28).Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Our study included 527 adolescents with an average age of 13.24 ± 0.96 years. The sex ratio was 1.05, with a predominance of females. Of the participants, 41.6% were high school students, while 58.4% were middle school students. Additionally, 10.6% reported having experienced maltreatment, with 7.8% reporting emotional abuse and 4.2% reporting physical abuse. Many participants also indicated they had been victims of bullying. The CYRM 28 scale scores ranged from 48 to 140, with an average score of 101.61 ± 13.85, showing a normal distribution (p=0.03). Age was negatively correlated with the total CYRM 28 score (r=-0.129; p < 0.01). No significant gender differences were found in resilience scores. A significant correlation was observed between academic performance and the total resilience score (r=0.137; p < 0.01). Participation in extracurricular activities was linked to higher resilience scores (p < 0.01). Maltreatment history was associated with lower CYRM 28 scores (p < 0.01). Bullying victims had lower CYRM 28 scores compared to those who did not report such experiences (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Resilience levels in Tunisian adolescents are influenced by multiple factors. Higher resilience is associated with academic performance and extracurricular participation, while maltreatment, bullying, and psychiatric histories are linked to lower resilience. These findings highlight the importance for targeted interventions to build resilience, especially in adolescents facing adversity, to support their mental health and well-being. |