Evaluating Psychological Resilience in the Urban Population of Dezful Iran

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Student Research Committee of Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran

2 Student Research Committee, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran

3 Department of Health in Emergencies and disasters, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran.

4 Department of Health in Emergencies and disasters, Dezful University of Medical Sciences, Dezful, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aims: Psychological resilience, the ability to cope with challenging situations, is crucial for
maintaining mental health. Individuals with higher resilience are better able to prevent psychological harm during
disasters and crises. This study aimed to assess the level of psychological resilience among the citizens of Dezful
in 2023.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive-analytical study was conducted using multi-stage cluster
sampling across various districts of Dezful Municipality, involving 1,000 participants. Data on demographics,
socioeconomic status, and psychological resilience were collected using the 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience
Scale. Data analysis was performed with SPSS software, utilizing the Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and
Bonferroni tests due to the non-normal distribution of the data.
Result: Among the 993 participants, 52.2% were male and 65.7% were married. The average socioeconomic
status was classified as lower-middle (12.92 ± 3.28), and the mean resilience score was 27.22 ± 6.77, indicating
that participants fell into the second quartile. No significant association was found between resilience and
socioeconomic factors (P = 0.11); however, a significant difference was noted among residents of the three
municipal districts (P = 0.005). Resilience levels were higher in educated and single individuals compared to those
who were married (P = 0.001).
Conclusion: The results reveal that the psychological resilience of citizens in Dezful is below average, influenced
by education and marital status. Therefore, it is recommended to implement educational and counseling programs
to enhance resilience and promote mental well-being within the community.

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Volume 30, Issue 2
September 2025

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