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Mentoring for Resilience and Mentality: Strengthening the Adversity Quotient of Senior High School Students Toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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(1) Rufo dela Cruz Integrated School; Mindanao State University
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This study explored the impact of a structured mentoring program on improving the Adversity Quotient (AQ®) of senior high school students at Rufo dela Cruz Integrated School in the Philippines. Implemented during the Discipline and Ideas in Social Sciences (DISS) classes, the one-week program integrated mentoring strategies, reflection activities, and civic responsibility lessons to strengthen students’ resilience, confidence, and coping mechanisms. Using a quasi-experimental design with pre- and post-assessment, the findings revealed a significant enhancement in students’ ability to manage academic and personal challenges after the mentoring intervention. The results affirm that guided mentoring effectively develops learners’ adaptability and emotional strength, fostering positive attitudes toward learning and self-development. This initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by promoting inclusive and supportive learning environments that empower adolescents to thrive despite adversities.
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