College students encounter stress in various aspects of life. While some students adapt well, others may become vulnerable. Hence it is important to recognize the important factors that contribute to resilience in college students. Aim of the study is to explore stress and coping and the association between resilience and psychosocial variables of theoretical relevance in college students. A sample of 200 students doing engineering course from engineering colleges in Bengaluru was assessed using Socio-demographic data sheet, The Connor-Davidson Resilience scale, Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, NEO Five Factor Inventory, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, Relationship Scale Questionnaire, The Coping Checklist, Psychological Well Being scale and Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale. Result shows majority of them experienced high stress in the area of relationship. Social support and distraction positive were used as the main coping strategies. Majority of them were found to have medium resilience. Resilience had significant positive correlation with positive affect, extraversion, conscientiousness, self-esteem, secure attachment, dismissive attachment, problem solving coping, social support and psychological well-being. Positive affect, conscientiousness and dismissive attachment style predicted resilience in positive direction. The findings throw light on the factors that are to be addressed in the promotive intervention programs with college students.
Resilience, College Students, Stress, Coping
