From Adversity to Strength? Investigating a Potential Correlation between Adversity Quotient and Mental Toughness

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Somya Jhamb¹ and Asmi Kataria² (Heera Lal Public School, Delhi¹ and  Khemo Devi Public School, Safiabad Road, Narela, Delhi²)

Adversity Quotient measures an individual’s ability to navigate adversity, while Mental Toughness refers to the capacity to handle challenges and stressors. Challenges and stressors constitute adverse circumstances, and in the vicissitudes of life, adversity frequently befalls in the form of unexpected challenges, more often mental than physical. The proposed study aims to examine how well Adversity Quotient is correlated with Mental Toughness, deploying a quantitative methodology. These metrics are estimated based on an individual’s response to a set of predefined questions. The experimental study was conducted on a diverse sample population chosen to reflect the reality at large and to avoid any biasedness. An online survey was conducted, and through the responses received from 120 participants, Adversity Quotient and Mental Toughness were evaluated for each participant. Descriptive statistics and correlation analysis were conducted to analyze the data. The results revealed a significant positive correlation (r = 0.702, p < 0.001) between Adversity Quotient and Mental Toughness. The implications of these findings are vast, with valuable insights for personal development, education, workplace performance, and mental health interventions. Supported by empirical evidence, this work provides novel insights which can be utilized for personal development, education, workplace performance, and mental health interventions. This research work presents a viewpoint of considering adversity as a potential avenue for mental growth.