Psychological Resilience and Stress Coping Strategies in Young Adults

This research aims to analyze the relationship between psychological resilience levels and stress coping strategies among young adults. The study involved a total of 223 participants, consisting of 146 women and 77 men, aged between 18 and 37. Data were collected using the “Socio-Demographic Information Form,” the “Psychological Resilience Scale for Adults,” and the “Stress Coping Strategies Scale.” The results indicated that young adults generally exhibited high levels of psychological resilience and moderate levels of stress-coping skills. Among the subdimensions of psychological resilience, the highest scores were observed in the “social resources” subscale. Regarding stress coping strategies, “logical analysis” emerged as the most frequently used strategy. According to comparative analyses, male participants scored significantly higher in the “self-perception” subscale, whereas female participants scored higher in the “social support” subscale. No meaningful variations were observed in overall psychological resilience or stress coping levels across age groups. However, individuals in the 25–37 age group demonstrated significantly higher scores on self-perception, future perception, and problem-solving strategies compared to those in the 18–24 age group. In terms of educational level, university graduates scored significantly higher in the “family harmony” subscale than high school graduates and university students. A strong, significant, and positive correlation was found between psychological resilience and stress coping strategies. These findings aim to support the creation of intervention programs that enhance psychological resilience and improve stress-coping competencies among young adults.