Resiliencia en estudiantes de la carrera de enfermería de la Universidad Santiago de Guayaquil, año 2025.

Abstract

Resilience is the ability of an individual to face difficult situations, adapt to changes, and continue moving forward despite adversity. Objective: To determine the level of resilience among nursing students at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil in 2025. The methodology used was descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional, and non-experimental. The population consisted of 100 students, and the instrument applied was the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). The results regarding sociodemographic characteristics showed that 44% of the students were between 21 and 25 years old, 36% were between 17 and 20 years old, 14% were between 26 and 30 years old, and 6% were older than 30 years. Regarding sex, 71% were female and 26% were male. In relation to academic cycles, 39% belonged to the 3rd to 5th cycle, 34% to the 1st to 3rd cycle, and 27% were in the 6th cycle or higher. Concerning resilience levels, 25% of the students showed a high level of resilience, 58% a moderate level, and 17% a low level. Conclusion: Most nursing students presented a moderate level of resilience, demonstrating the ability to cope with the academic and emotional demands associated with their professional training. In addition, perseverance was identified as the most developed dimension, whereas emotional regulation represented the main difficulty among the students evaluated. These findings highlight the importance of strengthening emotional support strategies and coping skills that contribute to psychological well-being and the comprehensive development of future nursing professionals.