The Dynamics of Ego-Resilience Trajectories: Exploring the Roles of Individual, Family, and School Factors Among Multicultural Early Adolescents in South Korea

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the patterns of ego-resilience trajectories among multicultural early adolescents in South Korea. A total of 1635 participants (50.8% female students; mean ages 9.98–13.97 years) were analyzed, and five latent classes were identified: mid increasing, mid decreasing, low maintaining, mid maintaining, and high increasing. Individual, family, and school factors were examined to identify their associations with ego-resilience trajectory patterns. Results showed that being male, having high self-esteem, and experiencing high levels of acculturation were associated with higher ego-resilience. In addition, the absence of neglect and higher income were related to higher ego-resilience. Support from family, peers, and teachers was found to be positively associated with ego-resilience development. These results indicate that interventions to develop ego-resilience among multicultural early adolescents should consider the individual, family, and school factors associated with the different trajectory patterns of ego-resilience.