Page No 307-315
Sandeep Kumar Pandey and Akhilendra K. Singh
Banaras Hindu University, Varanas
This study investigates the role of the virtue of humanity (love, kindness, and social
intelligence) in shaping adolescent well-being, with a focus on the mediating role of
social resilience. Drawing on positive psychology frameworks, the study explores how
social resilience, which was defined as the ability to adapt to and recover from social
challenges, influences the relationship between the virtue of humanity and well-being.
A sample of 150 adolescents (82 males, 68 females) aged 15-17 years was surveyed
using validated scales to measure the virtue of humanity, social resilience, and wellbeing. Pearson correlation and regression analyses revealed significant positive
relationships between the virtue of humanity, social resilience, and well-being. Mediation
analysis using the PROCESS macro for SPSS confirmed that social resilience partially
mediates the relationship between the virtue of humanity and well-being, with a significant
indirect effect observed. These findings suggest that fostering humanity-related traits
in adolescents enhances social resilience, which in turn boosts well-being. The study
highlights the theoretical and practical importance of promoting prosocial behaviors
and resilience to support adolescent mental health and development