Predictive Role of Life Skills In Academic Resilience: An Empirical Analysis In The Context Of Higher Secondary Education

Abstract

Adolescents in higher secondary education often face significant academic pressures and psychosocial stressors, necessitating strong adaptive competencies. This study explores the extent to which life skills can predict academic resilience among higher secondary school students. A total of 451 higher secondary school students were selected as sample using stratified sampling technique. Results indicated a strong positive correlation between life skills and academic resilience (r = 0.690, p < 0.01). Further, regression analysis showed that life skills significantly predicted academic resilience, explaining 47.6% of the variance (R² = 0.476). These findings suggest that students with well-developed life skills are better equipped to handle academic challenges and setbacks. The study underscores the importance of integrating structured life skills education into school curricula to enhance students’ psychological strength and academic performance.