Resilience Assessment Study in Preschoolers of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Kindergartens Resilience Assessment Study In Preschoolers

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the level of resilience among preschoolers in kindergartens under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and to examine the differences in resilience levels among children from diverse backgrounds. The sample consisted of 381 preschoolers selected through convenience sampling, with assessments conducted by their parents. The research instrument was a resilience assessment scale for preschoolers, which encompassed two main factors: (1) Individual factors, including self-esteem, communication skills, optimism, problem-solving skills, empathy, and self-regulation; and (2) Environmental factors, including positive discipline, autonomy encouragement, role model, close-relationships, effective schools, and well-functioning communities. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics—mean, standard deviation, percentage, and frequency distribution—and inferential statistics to test differences based on children's backgrounds. The findings revealed that preschoolers exhibited a moderate to high level of resilience. Notably, environmental factors such as strong relationships and well-functioning communities were particularly prominent, reflecting the foundational role of family relationships in supporting emotional and psychological development among young children in Bangkok. In addition, the study found statistically significant differences in resilience levels among children from different backgrounds, particularly regarding parents’ occupations, such as government officers, full-time parents, and employees. The study highlights the importance of fostering resilience in early childhood through systematic parental engagement and designing development programs tailored to the children’s backgrounds.