Youth’s Well-Being with Their Level of Resilience to Violent Extremism

The study aimed to find out the youth’s well-being in relation to their level of resilience to violent extremism. This study employed quantitative-descriptive research and utilized an adapted survey questionnaire. In this study, the respondents comprised of the youth community members in the Municipality of Calamba under the age bracket 18-27 years old. Due to the limitations faced by the researcher in the identification of the appropriate sample inclusive in the mentioned age group, the researcher employed quota sampling to ensure balanced representation in each barangay located in the municipality. There were 10 respondents selected to represent each barangay. Frequency and Percentage, weighted mean, Mann-Whitney U Test and Pearson r moment of correlation coefficient were the tools used. Most of the youth fall into the low-income group, yet they exhibit a high pro-social orientation, empathy, and a strong sense of beneficence. The study underscores their preference for activism, strong sense of purpose, high life satisfaction, and overall well-being, which contribute to their resilience. While the respondents show strong resilience in areas such as identifying and resisting extremist messaging, there is a need for improvement in emotional regulation and stress coping. The findings highlight the importance of enhancing community engagement, support systems, and culturally sensitive interventions to further bolster resilience against violent extremism. The study also establishes a significant positive correlation between well-being and resilience, suggesting that improving well-being can effectively enhance resilience.