Sholichatun Y, Aziz R, Baharuddin B, Mulyadi M, Muhid A. Building Resilience to Promote Mental Health in University Students. Health Educ Health Promot 2025; 13 (2) :257-263 URL: http://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article-4-80092-en.html
1- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University, Malang, Indonesia 2- Department of Islamic Education Management, Faculty of Tarbiyah and Teacher Training, Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University, Malang, Indonesia 3- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology and Health, Sunan Ampel State Islamic University, Surabaya, Indonesia
* Corresponding Author Address: Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology, Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University, Gajayana Street 50, Malang, East Java, Indonesia. Postal Code: 65144 (azira@uin-malang.ac.id)
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Aims: Given the increasing mental health challenges in higher education, resilience is increasingly recognized as a crucial factor in promoting student well-being and mitigating distress. This study explored the impact of resilience on the psychological well-being and distress of university students. Instrument & Methods: This quantitative research was done on a sample of 1,483 students, utilizing validated resilience and mental health scales. Data were analyzed using multivariate regression analysis to examine the influence of resilience on dimensions of well-being (positive emotions, social relationships, and life satisfaction) and distress factors (anxiety, depression, and loss of control). Findings: Resilience significantly enhanced psychological well-being, with the most substantial effects observed in life satisfaction and emotional regulation. Furthermore, resilience served a protective role in reducing psychological distress, particularly in preventing loss of control and mitigating anxiety and depression. These results emphasize resilience as a key psychological resource in higher education, highlighting its role in fostering adaptive coping strategies and emotional stability. Conclusion: Resilience plays a crucial role in enhancing psychological well-being and reducing distress among university students.