RESILIENCE AND COPING MECHANISM AMONG ALLIED HEALTH LEARNERS IN APRIVATE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN CAVITE

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the resilience and coping mechanism of the allied health learners from a selected private higher education institution in Cavite, Philippines during academic year 2024-2025 as a basis for action plan. The respondents were allied health learners classified according to course, year level, primary source of educational support, age, sex, civil status, family type, order of birth, religion, number of memberships in organizations (academic and socio) and average family monthly income (in Philippine Peso) from a selected private higher education institution in Cavite. The study used a descriptive-correlational design to analyze the relationship between the demographic profile, level of resilience, and level of utilization of coping mechanism among allied health learners. The findings of this study will contribute valuable insights for the development of an action plan that enhances the resilience among allied health learners. In the resilience of allied health learners evaluated across four dimensions such as Mindset/Self-Efficacy, Social Support, Faith/Spirituality, and Parental Expectations, students exhibit a strong sense of confidence in their abilities to overcome setbacks, indicating high resilience levels. Allied health learners experienced considerable stress during their education, which necessitates the use of effective coping mechanisms to foster resilience and prevent burnout. Their coping strategies fall into three main categories: Problem-Focused, Emotion-Focused, and Meaning-Focused coping. Overall, the findings emphasize that higher resilience levels are associated with more effective coping strategies. An action plan was created based on the study findings to promote and enhance resilience and coping mechanism of allied health learners.