Mental resilience of children and adolescents in the context of educational success
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https://doi.org/10.15584/kpe.2025.12Keywords:
mental resilience, education, student, pupil, academic achievementAbstract
Mental resilience is understood as an individual's ability to function effectively under conditions of increased stress, pressure, and in the face of various challenges—both in professional and personal life. Individuals with a high level of this trait are distinguished by a strong belief in their own abilities, openness to new experiences, and consistency in pursuing their intended goals. They tend to achieve success more frequently, respond constructively to criticism, and view failures as part of the developmental process.
This paper attempts to analyze the importance of mental resilience in children and adolescents within the educational environment. It outlines the direction of the discussion on the necessity of initiating broadly understood educational interventions, which are
a guarantee of success for both learners and educators.
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