Exploring the Role of Gender and Personality Differences in Promoting Resilience among the Gen-Z Population of India

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Page: 337-342

Shreya Chhabra¹, Maryam Wafa², and Abira Sharma³ (Department of Psychology, Lakshmibai College, University of Delhi, Delhi¹,², and Department of Psychiatry, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka³)

Resilience is the ability to bounce back in stressful situations, crucial for overcoming challenges in today’s world. This study examines gender differences in resilience and personality factors among Gen-Z in India while focusing on their role in promoting resilience among Gen-Zs. The sample consisted of the age group 11-26, (N=121) through purposive sampling. Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) by (Smith et al., 2008) and Big Five Inventory-10 (BFI-10) by (Rammstedt & John, 2007) have been administered to measure resilience and personality factors respectively. A cross-sectional design was used, and data were analysed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The findings indicated non-significant gender differences in resilience. Resilience has a significant correlation with conscientiousness and agreeableness and a negative correlation with neuroticism. No significant correlation was found between resilience, openness, or extraversion. Females scored higher on neuroticism than males, with no significant differences in other personality factors.