Igniting Inner Strength: Unleashing Resilience through Trait Meta-Mood Enhancement

Abstract

This study aimed to assess trait meta mood and resilience among adolescents and evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention program targeting low trait meta mood on resilience. A sample of 300 adolescents (161 males and 139 females) aged 15-17 years participated in the study. Trait meta mood and resilience were measured using the Trait Meta Mood Scale (TMMS) and the Resilience Scale, respectively. The results showed a significant gender difference in attention to feelings, with boys scoring higher than girls. However, no significant gender differences were found in clarity of feelings, mood repair, and total mood. There was a positive correlation between trait meta mood and resilience, indicating that higher levels of trait meta mood were associated with higher levels of resilience. The intervention program targeting low trait meta mood significantly increased participants' resilience scores, suggesting its effectiveness in enhancing resilience among adolescents. These findings emphasize the importance of trait meta mood and its relationship with resilience in adolescents and highlight the potential benefits of intervention programs in promoting resilience among individuals facing challenges and adversity.