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Resilience and academic performance: Exploring the link in dental students
Fizzah Ali1, Rehan Ahmed Khan2, Mahwish Arooj3
1Department of Dental Education, Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan.
Dental students with higher academic resilience demonstrate better academic performance. This study found a strong positive correlation between resilience and performance in dental education, highlighting its importance for student success.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychology
Background:
- Academic resilience is crucial for navigating the challenges of dental school.
- Understanding the link between resilience and academic outcomes can inform support strategies for dental students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the correlation between the academic resilience levels of dental students and their academic performance.
- To assess this relationship across preclinical and clinical years.
Main Methods:
- A correlational research design was employed.
- Data were collected from 196 dental students (second, third, and final years) at Lahore Medical & Dental College.
- Academic resilience was measured using the Academic Resilience Scale (ARS-30), and performance was analyzed using bivariate Pearson correlation.
Main Results:
- A strong positive correlation (r=0.774) was observed between academic resilience and academic performance.
- The mean age of participants was 21.49±1.39 years.
- The sample comprised 67.35% females and 32.65% males.
Conclusions:
- Academic resilience is positively associated with academic performance in dental students.
- Interventions aimed at enhancing resilience may improve academic outcomes in dental education.
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