Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part F (2025)

The present study examined whether Personal Growth Initiative (PGI) predicts resilience and optimism among young adults and whether gender differences exist in these variables. The sample included 200 young adults (100 males and 100 females) aged 18-35 years from Kerala. Standardized scales were used to measure PGI, resilience, and optimism, and data were analyzed using t-tests, correlation, and regression. Results showed that PGI significantly predicted both resilience and optimism. No significant gender differences were found in PGI and resilience, while optimism differed significantly based on gender.