The Role of Social Support Systems in Enhancing Mental Health Resilience among Young Adults

Siti Sarah Omar, Lai Jia Cheng, Nur Nasriah Mohd Nazri, Nabilah Mohd Razi, Nur Syazwina Seth, Ainaa’ Elisya Mohd Zulkepli, Ainnurbasyirah Kamaruddin and Nomahaza Mahadi
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Siti Sarah Omar: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Lai Jia Cheng: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Nur Nasriah Mohd Nazri: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Nabilah Mohd Razi: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Nur Syazwina Seth: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Ainaa’ Elisya Mohd Zulkepli: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Ainnurbasyirah Kamaruddin: Faculty of Technology Management and Business, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, MALAYSIA
Nomahaza Mahadi: Azman Hashim International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 7, 3303-3316

Abstract: Most young adults face severe stress and other mental health challenges in their transition to adulthood; hence, the need for social support to nurture resilience. This study investigates the role of social support systems in promoting mental health resilience among young adults, focusing on the identification of effective types of support- emotional, informational, and tangible-and influential family, friends, and mentors. A quantitative approach was used, and the questionnaire was administered using Google Forms to 100 students of the University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia. This study collects and analyzes data through a questionnaire using SPSS Statistics version 27 software. The demographic profile, social support, perceived stress, physical health status, and emotional states were assessed in the questionnaire. The Spearman’s rho correlation test therefore indicates no significant relationship between social support and perceived stress with mental health resilience. However, physical health in this case showed a fair negative correlation with mental health status, hence a need to keep the physical health going. These results thus point out that determinants of mental health are multi-faceted and need further, more extensive investigation into other influencing elements. This research is important for developing focused interventions and strengthening resilience strategies for improving mental health in young adults.

Date: 2025
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