Thriving Through the Tough - The relationship between relocation stress, adaptability, resilience, life satisfaction, and happiness among adolescents from military backgrounds.

Pooja Barua; Shinto Thomas

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44163

Thriving Through the Tough - The relationship between relocation stress, adaptability, resilience, life satisfaction, and happiness among adolescents from military backgrounds.

Author(s)	Ms. Pooja Barua, Dr. Shinto Thomas
Country	India
Abstract	Adolescents with parents in the defense services face distinctive challenges, particularly due to the frequent relocations that accompany this lifestyle. These relocations often lead to acculturative stress, which can adversely affect their overall well-being and happiness. The current study delves into the relationship between relocation-induced stress and its impact on the happiness of adolescents from defense families. Additionally, it explores the roles of resilience and adaptability in moderating this relationship. To gather data, purposive and cluster sampling methods were employed to select participants. A total of 333 adolescents, aged 13 to 18, participated in the study. Through analysis, it was revealed that acculturative stress, which arises due to constant adjustments to new environments, has a significant negative correlation with happiness. Adolescents who frequently face such stress often experience lower levels of well-being, as they struggle to cope with the demands of relocation, adjusting to new schools, communities, and social circles. However, the study also found that resilience plays a crucial role in counteracting the negative effects of acculturative stress. Resilience was positively correlated with happiness, suggesting that those who are more resilient tend to experience greater levels of happiness despite the challenges posed by frequent relocations. In conclusion, while frequent relocations can lead to significant stress for adolescents in defense families, resilience acts as a buffer, helping them cope better and maintain happiness. The study highlights the importance of fostering resilience and adaptability in adolescents to mitigate the negative effects of relocation-related stress on their well-being
Keywords	Relocation Stress, Happiness, Life Satisfaction, Adaptability, Resilience, Adolescents, Defence.
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-28
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44163
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9mh7t

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