J Korean Soc Biol Ther Psychiatry.  2020 Feb;26(1):14-22.

Factors Associated with Resilience in School-Aged Adolescents

• Lee JT
• Kim KM
• Yoon BH
• Jung YE
• Kim MD
• Sea YH
• Cha YH
• Yun HJ
• Park SH

Abstract

Objectives
：The aim of this study was to examine socio-demographic variables and the correlation of their factors and mental health with resilience in adolescents.
Methods
：Participants were 4,325 middle and high school students living in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. Participants completed self-report questionnaires examining socio-demographic characteristics and including the following self-rating scales: the resilience test, the adolescent mental health and problem behavior screening questionnaire-II (AMPQ-II).
Results
：The resilience test scores were positively correlated with the adolescent mental health and problem behavior screening questionnaire-II scores (p<0.001). In multiple regression analysis, below average academic achievement (OR 4.05, 95%CI 2.62-6.27, p<0.001), perceived poor relationship with parents (OR 2.91, 95%CI 2.28-3.71, p<0.001), body dissatisfaction (OR 2.09, 95%CI 1.57-2.79, p<0.001), middle school students (OR 2.02, 95%CI 1.59-2.56, p<0.001), male (OR 1.95, 95%CI 1.55-2.46, p<0.001), low socioeconomic status (OR 1.68, 95%CI 1.11-2.52, p=0.014), low maternal education level (OR 1.64, 95%CI 1.09-2.48, p=0.018) showed significant negative correlation with resilience.
Conclusion
：Resilience needs to be considered to promote mental health of adolescents. Specifically, interventions providing psychological support should target adolescents with factors correlated low resilience

Keyword

Adolescent; Mental health; Resilience; Psychosocial factors