Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Jesline Maria Martin Mamen ¹, Anju Dias ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Kottayam, Kerala, IN
2 Department of Counselling Psychology, Loyola College of Social Sciences, Sreekaryam, Kerala, IN

Abstract

Adolescents undergo a lot of crisis during their developmental stage. Early separations from parents, deprivation of parental care, love, security, acceptance and discipline during adolescence have a detrimental effect on the psychological well-being of adolescents. This study explores the relationship between resilience and psychological wellbeing among destitute adolescents. The participants (N=160) consisting of both male (N=80) and female (N=80) adolescents in the age range of 13-17 years, were conveniently selected from various destitute homes in Thiruvananthapuram city, Kerala. Brief Resilience Scale and Psychological Wellbeing Scale were administered to collect the data from the participants. Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis test and Spearman's Rank Correlation method were used to analyze the data. Results revealed statistically significant relationship between the resilience and psychological wellbeing among destitute adolescents. The findings of the study show that adolescents living in destitute homes have low resilience and psychological wellbeing. The study also suggests implications to improve the coping mechanisms and well-being of adolescents in destitute homes.

Keywords

Resilience, Psychological Well-Being, Destitute Adolescents.

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Jesline Maria Martin Mamen ¹, Nicole James ², K. S. Ardra ², Christy Chacko ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Kottayam, Kerala, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala, IN
3 Department of Psychology, Mount Carmel College, Kothamangalam, IN

Abstract

In today's 24/7 society, where even a layman strives harder to cope with the difficulties of everyday life, it can be more demanding for the underprivileged sections of society. Transgenders being a sexual minority in India are ridiculed and discriminated at every aspect of societal life due to gender variant behavior and roles. Transgender persons are at high risk for developing psychological distress and mental health issues such as depression, substance abuse, suicidal tendencies, and conduct disorders. Little research is known in Kerala about transgender individuals' capacity for resilience despite hardship and long-term stress. The objectives of the current study were to assess psychological distress and resilience among transgenders and to find out whether there is any significant difference in resilience among transgenders based on socio-demographic variables such as age, education, and employment. The data was obtained using the survey method (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale by Kessler, 2003; & Resilience Scale by Wagnild & Young, 2009) involving a purposive sample of 105 transgenders from various districts of Kerala. ANOVA and t-test were used to analyze the data. The findings of the study showed that transgenders have an average level of psychological distress and resilience. There is no significant difference in psychological distress and resilience among transgenders based on employment and level of education. There is no significant difference in psychological distress whereas there is a significant difference in resilience based on the age group among transgenders. The younger adults showed higher resilience. Transgenders can be helped by the development of tailored mental health interventions and resilience-building programs.

Keywords

Transgenders, Resilience, Psychological, Distress.

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