The Level of Psychological Resilience among Adolescents with Physical Disabilities

Abstract

This research aims to determine the level of psychological resilience, in its various dimensions (psychological hardiness, family belonging, and social interaction), among physically disabled individuals, and to identify differences in the variables of gender, parental deprivation, and residence. The study sample consisted of 152 physically disabled adolescents. The researcher used a descriptive-analytical approach, administering a psychological resilience scale developed by the researcher. The results showed a high level in the family belonging dimension, while the other levels of psychological resilience, along with the overall score, were moderate. No differences were found in psychological resilience and its dimensions according to the gender variable. However, differences were found in the overall score for psychological resilience and the family belonging dimension according to the parental deprivation variable, favoring those who live with their families. Furthermore, differences were found in the overall score for psychological resilience and the psychological hardiness dimension according to the residence variable, favoring those who reside at home.