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Mental Health and Resilience of University Students in the United Arab Emirates: A Study on Migrant Students at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University
<title>Abstract</title> This study aimed to investigate the mental health resilience of migrant students enrolled at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The present research analyzed the current status of mental health resilience among students, identified the key factors contributing to mental health issues, explored the role of resilience in mitigating these challenges, and formulated evidence-based recommendations. The practical implications of these recommendations aim to enhance mental health and resilience, offering hopefor the future and empowering stakeholders to take effective action. The researchers collected data from a diverse group of 206 migrant university students using two standardized instruments: the Positive Mental Health Scale (PMH-Scale) and the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS). The findings revealed a spectrum of resilience levels and revealed that a significant number of students demonstrated high positive mental health. On the BRS, 13 students (6.31%) exhibitedlow resilience, 190 students (92.23%) exhibited normal resilience, and three students (1.46%) displayed high resilience. On the PMH scale, 175 students (84.95%) obtained high scores, indicative of a positive mental health status, while 31 students (15.05%) scored low, suggesting potential challenges in mental well-being. These positive outcomes testthe resilience and strength of our migrant student community, instilling hope for thefuture. The analysis of the sample data, conducted with robust statistical methods, revealed a meaningful and statistically significant positive correlation between the PMHS-9 score and the BRS-6 score. This validation of the relationship between the two variables is crucial. The correlation coefficient (r) between PMHS-9 and BRS-6 was 0.188, indicating that as PMHS-9 increased, BRS-6 tended to increase, and vice versa. The p-value associated with the correlation coefficient was 0.007, suggesting a low probability of observing a correlation coefficient as extreme as 0.188 by chance alone. Therefore, the correlation between the PMHS-9 score and BRS-6 score was statistically significant at the 0.01 level, further reinforcing the research findings. This research provides insights into mental health resilience in multicultural university settings. The results could help develop tailored support programs for migrant student populations.