Adversity Quotient and Coping Strategies of College Students in Lyceum of the Philippines University

This study would like to determine the adversity quotient of the college students of Lyceum of the Philippines University. It specifically determine the demographic profile of the respondents, the adversity quotient of the college students, coping strategies of the students, relationship between the variables and propose a plan of action. Qualitative and quantitative approach was utilized to gather the necessary information and results. The respondents assessed themselves that they can influence their adversities to a moderate extent. This means that they have moderate adversity quotient. Respondents’ coping strategies are categorized in their ability to determine their adversities, immediately coping within the situation, rebuilding confidence and comprising strong network every after adversities. There is significant relationship between profile variable in terms of general weighted average and adversity quotient of the respondents.

Keywords: adversity quotient, A.Q level, Coping mechanism