A STUDY OF RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESILIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG YOUNG ADULTS

Abstract

Developing strategies to face situations in an individual‘s life is one of the important aspects in order to lead a healthy and satisfactory life. Thus, the results of the present study indicate that there is no significant gender difference on resilience among male and female young adults. The factors such as social support i.e., their interpersonal relationships, their ability to appropriately identify the situations and deal with the same might provide females the higher ability to cope with stressful situations in a better have. And biological readiness amongst the females to go through major changes also prepares them to face life adversities in a better manner compared to males. Emotional expressiveness is an added factor that might also contribute to a females‘ higher ability to cope with stress compared to males. Psychological well-being is a crucial aspect of an individual's overall health and happiness. It refers to the subjective experience of positive psychological states such as happiness, life satisfaction, and a sense of purpose. The concept of psychological well-being is multi-faceted and encompasses

different aspects of an individual's mental and emotional health, including positive relationships, personal growth and development, positive self-esteem, and a sense of control over one's life. Despite the challenges in arriving at a clear and concise definition of psychological well-being, researchers have proposed various definitions that highlight the multidimensional nature of the construct. The components of psychological well-being include life satisfaction, positive emotions, low levels of negative emotions, autonomy, positive relationships, purpose in life, and personal growth. These components are interdependent and can impact each other, leading to improved overall well- being. Maintaining high levels of psychological well-being is essential for leading a fulfilling life and promoting overall health and happiness. Individuals who experience high levels of psychological well-being are more likely to experience positive emotions, engage in meaningful activities, and maintain satisfying relationships. In conclusion, psychological well-being is an important aspect of mental and emotional health that requires on-going attention and care. Individuals can promote their psychological well-being by engaging in activities that promote personal growth, maintain positive relationships, and provide a sense of purpose and meaning in life. Additionally, individuals can seek support from mental health professionals if they experience

difficulties with their psychological well-being. By taking a holistic approach to promoting mental and emotional health, individuals can enhance their overall well-being and lead a fulfilling life. By testing the hypothesis of the current study, we came to know that there is critical relationship between resilience and psychological well-being. And furthermore, results have concluded that, psychological well-being is influenced in resilience among young adults and higher the psychological well-being the better the resilience. The study confirms the results of the previous studies on relationship between psychological well-being and resilience in a different population, and resilience is affected if there is no psychological well-being.