Resilience levels in sixth-grade primary school students
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resilience, life skills, basic educationAbstract
Resilience is the ability to overcome adversity, adapt to change, and move forward despite challenges. The objective of the study was to analyze the levels of resilience among sixth-grade students at an educational institution in Lima, Peru. The methodology used was based on applied research, framed within a non-experimental and cross-sectional design with a descriptive approach. The population and sample consisted of 73 sixth-grade students between the ages of 10 and 12. The technique used was a survey, and the instrument was a validated questionnaire called JJ46. The results show that 60% of students are part of a dysfunctional family, and there is no emotional stability that can provide a sense of security to the student. Eighty percent have low self-esteem, and it is confirmed that they often feel that they are not good enough to interact with others. Seventy-three percent say they are sporadically assertive and have trouble interacting effectively with others. Eighty percent show that their adaptability is moderately adequate, and 49% of students are creative. The conclusions indicate that the levels of resilience found in this study are “medium resilience,” making it necessary to enhance all activities within the classroom.
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