Stress and Resilience as Predictors of Quality of Life among Healthcare Students

  • Richardson Dagami Orines Far Eastern University
  • Kize Azer Allada Alomia Far Eastern University
  • Jan Margarette Lim Canoy Far Eastern University
  • Kyra Mae De Jesus Pascual Far Eastern University
  • Ma. Angelica Ibias Pol-ot Far Eastern University
  • Andrea Fe Rebita Servas Far Eastern University
  • Shannen Denise Ti Tan Far Eastern University

Abstract

Students face the responsibilities of an emerging adults where they manage their academic life while learning to gain independence, causing stress. Resilience helps them to manage and face adversities that affect their quality of life. This study was conducted on 210 Filipino healthcare students that used a predictive correlational research design to determine if stress and resilience can predict their quality of life. Results showed significant relationships existed between stress, resilience, and quality of life. Multiple regression analysis suggested that stress and resilience combined, only resilience significantly predicted the quality of life among healthcare students.

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Published
2023-05-31
How to Cite
ORINES, Richardson Dagami et al. Stress and Resilience as Predictors of Quality of Life among Healthcare Students. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences, [S.l.], v. 5, n. 2, p. 81-89, may 2023. Available at: <https://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/ajress/article/view/22336>. Date accessed: 26 mar. 2025.
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