Resilience Level Among Sudanese University Students Exposed to Violence

Abstract

This study aims to identify the levels of resilience among Sudanese university students exposed to violence. The study employed a mixed design method. The quantitative study used the resilience scale RS-14 and focused group discussion to deepen the understanding of resilience trajectories. The study sample consisted of (209) students. The RS-14 scale showed strong reliability and validity. Exposure to violence was high, as (47%) reported being exposed to at least one episode that lasted for several hours. While resilience level was high among 78% of the sample. No statistically significant correlation was identified between the total score of resilience and violence exposure. However, shorter violence exposure durations were associated with elevated resilience levels.

In conclusion, university mental health services and youth programs require the integration of the positive resilience trajectory in services directed to the youth most exposed to violence