Learning Resource and Development

Resilience in the digital age : a qualitative inquiry on the coping mechanisms and support system among nursing students of Catanduanes State University /

Morales, Mae Jane DV.

Resilience in the digital age : a qualitative inquiry on the coping mechanisms and support system among nursing students of Catanduanes State University / Mae Jane DV. Morales - 184 leaves.

Masters Theses (MAN) - Nursing.

Includes bibliographic references.

The digital era has transformed nursing education by offering new learning opportunities and introducing unique academic and emotional challenges. Nursing students at Catanduanes State University (CatSU) navigate pressures of digital learning, emphasizing the importance of resilience, effective coping mechanisms, and support systems to maintain well-being and academic performance. A qualitative phenomenological approach was used to explore the lived experiences of 10 purposively selected nursing students from first to fourth year at CatSU. Data were gathered through in-depth, semi-structured interviews and analyzed thematically to uncover patterns related to resilience, coping strategies, and support networks in a digital learning environment. Four major themes emerged, first is Coping Mechanisms in the Digital Age, including time management, physical and mental well-being strategies, and managing digital distractions. Followed by Impact of Digital Learning on Academic Resilience, highlighting both benefits (accessibility, efficiency) and challenges (workload, connectivity issues). Next is Role of Support Systems in Resilience, where family, peers, faculty, and institutional programs provided critical emotional and academic support Lastly are Challenges in Maintaining Resilience, such as psychological stress, burnout, and gaps in institutional support. Students employed a blend of personal strategies and external support to sustain their well-being and academic performance. The findings emphasize that resilience among nursing students is a dynamic interplay of individual coping strategies and external support systems. Strengthening institutional mental health services and fostering adaptive learning environments are crucial to enhance students' resilience in the digital era.


Coping skills.