The Influence of Psychosocial Health Risks on The Resiliency of Urban Displaced Adolescents

Abstract

Displacement poses significant psychosocial challenges for adolescents, threatening their coping mechanisms and resilience development. This study examined the extent of psychosocial health risks and resilience levels among urban displaced adolescents in Naga City, Philippines, while investigating the relationship between these factors. Using a descriptive correlational design, researchers surveyed 291 adolescents aged 10-17 from 25 barangays through stratified random sampling. The HEEADSS Assessment measured psychosocial risks, while the CYRM-R evaluated resilience, with data analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and regression analysis. Results identified employment stress as the most prominent psychosocial risk, though overall risk levels were mitigated by strong social and community support. Notably, participants demonstrated high resilience despite challenges. However, analysis revealed a significant negative correlation (p < .05) between psychosocial risks and resilience, particularly affecting emotional well-being, peer relationships, and educational outcomes. These findings emphasize the critical need for targeted interventions addressing employment stress while strengthening support systems. The study proposes "EmoRes: Empowering Emotion, Building Resilience" as a potential intervention program to enhance coping skills among this vulnerable population. This research contributes to understanding resilience mechanisms in displaced urban youth and provides evidence-based recommendations for psychosocial support programs in similar contexts.