Coping with Adversity The Role of Personal and Social Resources in Young Adults’ Mental Health in Odisha, India

Background Young adults often face multiple challenges that can impact their mental health. Social and personal resources, including resilience and perceived support, are considered crucial in mitigating these adverse effects. Objective This study aimed to examine how personal and social resources influence coping strategies and psychological well being among young adults in Odisha, India. Methods A cross sectional design was employed with 350 young adults aged 18–30 years. Data were collected using standardized measures of resilience, perceived social support, coping strategies, and mental health. Statistical analyses included correlation and regression models to examine associations and predictive effects. Results Findings indicate that higher levels of personal resilience and social support are significantly associated with better coping and mental health outcomes. Resilience partially mediated the relationship between social support and mental well being. Participants with both high resilience and perceived support reported the lowest psychological distress. Conclusion Personal and social resources play a critical role in helping young adults cope with adversity and maintain mental health. Interventions aiming to strengthen resilience and social support may enhance psychological well being in this population. Sujit Kumar Dash | M. Mathew "Coping with Adversity: The Role of Personal and Social Resources in Young Adults' Mental Health in Odisha, India" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-9 | Issue-6 , December 2025, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd99815.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/other-scientific-research-area/other/99815/coping-with-adversity-the-role-of-personal-and-social-resources-in-young-adults'-mental-health-in-odisha-india/sujit-kumar-dash