Assessing and Disclosing the Perceived Level of Resilience of Disaster Affected Families in Marawi City
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Abstract
Aim: The study aimed to assess and disclose the level of perceived resilience quotient of disaster-affected families in Marawi City along these lines: self-assurance, personal vision, flexibility and adaptability, organization, problem solving, interpersonal competence, social connection, proactiveness, and overall resilience quotient.
Methodology: A descriptive research design was used to assess and disclose the perceived level of resilience quotient of disaster-affected families in Marawi City. Also, to reveal the areas in which the affected family requires assistance and to educate individuals in the same situation on how to overcome it. The respondents of this study were four hundred twenty-four (424) family members who were randomly selected to be part of this study, especially those who are affected and live in an IDP camp in the city of Marawi. The survey questionnaires were used as data-gathering tools. The total enumeration of the respondents was used for this study.
Results: Based on the results of this study, respondents were having high Perceived Level of Resilience Quotient in all investigated areas. This means that despite that they faced some adversities during the disaster they still maintain their resilient know that things will not remain permanent forever they will bounce back and relocate to their various permanent home.
Conclusion: However, this suggests to the government and NGO's that are working with people in such dilemma to make sure they render every support needed to always maintain their resilient and provide them adequate assistant.