The relationship between psychological resilience sociodemographic factors and coping styles with stress in adults

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between psychological resilience levels in adult individuals and sociodemographic factors (age, gender, marital status, educational status, income level, self-confidence perception) and coping styles with stress. In this direction, the concept of psychological resilience is discussed in the context of individuals' ability to resist difficulties, to recover after stressful life events and to develop a healthy adaptation. The study focused on the strengths and positive coping strategies of individuals from a positive psychology perspective. The relational survey model, one of the quantitative research methods, was used in the study. The data of the study were collected through Google Forms in the 2024-2025 academic year. Participants were adults aged 18 years and over. The Brief Psychological Resilience Scale (BPSS), the Coping Styles Scale Short Form (CSC-SS-SF) and the Personal Information Form developed by the researcher were used as data collection tools. Descriptive statistics, t-test for independent samples, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis techniques were used to analyze the data. The findings show that there are significant differences in the levels of psychological resilience according to gender, marital status, educational status, self-esteem assessment, income level, and receiving support from a mental health professional. A significant positive relationship was found between age variable and psychological resilience. In addition, it was determined that functional coping strategies (such as planning, positive reinterpretation) were positively related to psychological resilience, while dysfunctional coping strategies (such as behavioral disengagement, substance use) were negatively related. As a result of regression analyses, positive reinterpretation, planning and denial coping strategies were found to be positive predictors of psychological resilience, while behavioral disengagement, turning to religion, focusing on emotions and substance use coping styles were found to predict psychological resilience negatively. The findings reveal that individuals' ability to cope effectively with stress has a determinant effect on psychological resilience. This study is important in terms of identifying coping strategies that can be used to strengthen individuals' psychological resilience. The results of the study provide scientific data for mental health professionals, psychological counselors and policy makers to contribute to the development of programs to support adults' coping skills with stress. In addition, understanding the impact of sociodemographic factors on psychological resilience will provide a basis for the development of strategies to improve individuals' personal and environmental resources.