Resilience and Flourishing of Students:Basis for Catholic Schools Sustainability Plan in the New Normal
Keywords:
Resilience, Flourishing, Undergraduate Students, Catholic Schools, COVID-19 Pandemic, Quantitative Analysis, Brief Resilience Scale, Flourishing Scale, Demographic Patterns, Student Well-BeingAbstract
This study investigates the resilience and flourishing levels of undergraduate students enrolled in Catholic schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. It proposes a quantitative analysis using two validated instruments: the Brief Resilience Scale for measuring resilience and the Flourishing Scale for assessing overall well-being. Data were collected from students across ten Catholic schools within the Kabankalan Diocese and analyzed through various statistical methods, including frequency, percentage, mean, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Spearman's rho correlation. The findings reveal that the majority of respondents exhibit high levels of resilience and flourishing, with notable demographic patterns, such as a predominance of female students and a significant portion from lower-income, rural backgrounds. Importantly, while no significant difference in resilience and flourishing was observed among different demographic groups, a significant relationship between the two constructs was identified. This research contributes to the understanding of student well-being in educational settings during crises, highlighting the need for supportive programs like effective Homeroom Guidance initiatives to foster resilience and flourishing among undergraduate students. Future work may explore the implementation and impact of such programs in enhancing student support systems.
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