The Effectiveness of a blog resilience programme for first-year basic organic chemistry students

Teaching resilience to students is essential so that they can thrive in the face of adversity and develop into effective problem solvers. In this study, we developed a resilience intervention programme by using a blog platform and examined its effectiveness among first-year university students enrolled in a basic organic chemistry course. Based on the pre- and post-survey using the Resilience Scale-10 questionnaire, participants in the experimental group reported increased self-determination and adaptability to their new environment following their transition from high school to university life. Moreover, the paired t-test showed a statistically significant difference in participants' resilience levels after participating in the resilience activities (p<.001). Lastly, based on the reflective essays submitted, participants indicated increased motivation and enthusiasm for learning about organic chemistry in the future.