Background: Resilience and a sense of social support can alleviate psychological difficulties. The use of interventions aimed at fostering resilience is becoming increasingly necessary. However, it is critical to understand the level of resilience and the related concept of perceived social support (PSS) when assessing the effectiveness of a programme following a needs assessment. The aim of this study was to assess the levels of perceived stress and resilience in adolescents. 

Materials and Methods: The study comprised a total of 238 participants, with an age range of 18 to 24 years. Among the participants, 175 were female and 163 were male. We gathered the data using self-administered questionnaires, specifically the Resilience Assessment Questionnaire Short Form (RAQ8) and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). We used descriptive statistics, the t-test, the Pearson correlation coefficient, and regression analysis.

Results: The results indicated that there were no significant gender differences in overall resilience. Both males and females exhibit moderate levels of resilience. The total PSS scores clearly showed a gender disparity. Both males and females exhibit moderate amounts of PSS. Overall resilience showed a strong correlation between family PSS and overall PSS in both females and males. Both female and male adolescents found PSS within the family to be a major predictor of overall resilience.

Conclusions: The resilience development programmes at Kanpur Nagar College focus on developing a moderate level of resilience. Moreover, the level of social support perceived from one's family is indicative of their ability to bounce back from adversity. The study highlights the significant impact that family plays in fostering resilience. Enhancing the perceived social support of the family through programmes might lead to increased resilience in teenagers, enabling them to independently address their psychological issues.