Resilliance Among Turkish Adolescents: A Multi-Level Approach

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AbstractIntroductionThe objective of this study is to determine the components that contribute to psychological resilience in adolescents and to determine if physical exercise, emotion control, or self-efficacy are more effective predictors of resilience.MethodsData from participants was collected through a personal information form, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire—Short Form, the Self-Efficacy Scale for Children, the Emotion Regulation Scale for Children and Adolescents, and the Psychological Resilience Scale for Children and Adolescents. The data were gathered online from 16 out of the 81 provinces in Turkey, representing 7 different regions, using convenience sampling. The study sample comprised 505 adolescents, with 309 females and 196 males. The average age of the participants was 15.66 years, with a standard deviation of 1.34. The data obtained from the students was analyzed using SPSS 27.0 statistical software. The Chi-Square test was employed to establish the correlation between the demographic features of adolescents and their levels of physical activity. The relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable was determined using correlation analysis and hierarchical regression analysis.ResultsThe results suggest that physical exercise, the ability to regulate emotions through reappraisal, and self-efficacy are significant indicators of adolescents’ resilience.ConclusionsThe research conclusions point out that self-efficacy has a greater impact on psychological resilience compared to physical activity and emotion regulation.