Date of Completion

2024

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Grade 12

Keywords

trauma exposure, purpose in life, socio-demographic factors, adolescents, resilience

Abstract

Related studies show that the “apathetic” feeling is prevalent among adolescents and can be linked to trauma that can potentially influence selfdirectedness. This study aimed to investigate the impact of socio-demographic factors on the relationship between purpose in life and trauma exposure among De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute (DLSMHSI) students and explain why some people are still self-reliant even after experiencing significant trauma. A voluntary sampling method was used and gathered 154 participants. Through a cross-sectional predictive quantitative analysis, the results demonstrated a mutual influence between trauma exposure and one's sense of purpose in life. While sex and household income are found to be factors for the level of purpose in life, none of the socio-demographic factors affected trauma exposure. Mainly, men reported higher levels of purpose in life compared to women, and higher household incomes were associated with a greater sense of purpose, while lower household incomes had lower results. These findings highlight the potential resilience factor of finding meaning in life, which can be a powerful weapon against inevitable adverse life experiences.

First Advisor

Lord Joseas C. Conwi

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