Impact of Well-Being and Geographical Location on Resilience and Empathy among Adolescents

By : Preeti Asgaonkar, Nilesh Thakre

Page No: 515-523

Abstract
Resilience is the ability to adapt to stress and recover from challenges. It is influenced by various internal and external factors, such as psychological well-being and the resources available in an adolescent’s environment. Similarly, empathy is a crucial personality trait that enables us to understand our social surroundings, predict the behaviour of others, and share in their emotions. The present study investigates the impact of well-being and geographical location on the resilience and empathy of adolescents. The participants of this study consist of 600 boys and girls, within the age range of 13-17 years. The EPOCH Measure of Adolescent Well-being assessed them, the Child Youth Resilience Measurement and Basic Empathy Scale. Pearson’s productmoment correlation and multiple regression were used as a statistical analysis tool to determine the relationship between well-being, geographical location, and resilience. Research indicates that well-being is a key predictor of resilience and empathy across different geographical locations. Adolescents with higher well-being tend to exhibit greater adaptability to stress. This study emphasises the necessity of region-specific interventions to strengthen adolescent resilience and empathy, focusing on community support in rural areas while addressing social isolation in urban environments. 

Authors :
Ms. Preeti Asgaonkar : PhD Research Scholar, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai. 
Prof (Dr.) Nilesh Thakre : Professor & Head, Department of Psychology, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2024.19.02.31