Eli Amaliyah, Tuti Sulastri, Ike Puspasari

The Effect of the Adaptive Mentality “MANTAP” Program on Resilience and Stress Levels in Nursing Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study

Introduction

The effect of the adaptive mentality “mantap” program on resilience and stress levels in nursing students: a quasi-experimental study. Discover how the "MANTAP" (Adaptive Mentality) program significantly boosts resilience and reduces stress in nursing students. A quasi-experimental study reveals its effectiveness.

Abstract

The "MANTAP" (Adaptive Mentality) program as a management strategy can strengthen the resilience of students studying at Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University. This study was conducted using a quasi-experimental design with two control groups and an intervention group by conducting pre- and post-tests on students of the Nursing Department, Faculty of Medicine, Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University-Banten. Data were collected at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at a two-month follow-up. The MANTAP (Adaptive Mentality) Program intervention was carried out for one month. The total sample recruited was 120 in the control group and 120 in the intervention group. Bivariate analysis using paired t-tests was. Data was processed using SPSS version 22. Statistically detectable differences were observed (p < .001). Average stress levels decreased in both groups, with a greater reduction in the intervention group (from 11.71 to 7.16) compared to the control group (from 10.52 to 9.39), indicating a stronger effect of the intervention. Meanwhile, the average resilience level showed a slight increase in the control group (from 84.11 to 84.31), while the intervention group experienced a substantial improvement (from 81.81 to 91.23), confirming the intervention's effectiveness in enhancing students' psychological resilience. Resilience or mental toughness helps students recover from difficulties and adapt to academic pressure. Appropriate psychological interventions can reduce stress levels and increase students' mental toughness. The application “MANTAP” (Adaptive Mentality) program can be programmed as a management strategy to strengthen the resilience of nursing students.

Review

This study presents a timely and relevant investigation into the impact of the "MANTAP" (Adaptive Mentality) program on the resilience and stress levels of nursing students. Employing a quasi-experimental design with an intervention and control groups, the research meticulously collected data at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at a two-month follow-up. The findings indicate a statistically significant and positive effect of the "MANTAP" program, showing a greater reduction in stress and a substantial improvement in resilience within the intervention group compared to the control. This initial evidence suggests the program holds considerable promise as a strategic intervention for supporting the mental well-being of students in demanding academic environments. Several strengths underpin this study's contribution. The use of a quasi-experimental design with distinct control and intervention groups, coupled with pre- and post-intervention measurements and a two-month follow-up, enhances the rigor and credibility of the findings. The relatively large sample size of 240 students (120 per group) contributes to the statistical power of the analysis. Furthermore, the clear and significant differences observed in both stress and resilience between the groups strongly support the program's effectiveness. The study addresses a critical need within nursing education, offering a practical and implementable strategy to equip students with essential coping mechanisms for academic pressures. While promising, the abstract leaves some key details unaddressed that would significantly strengthen the overall understanding and replicability of the research. Crucially, the abstract lacks specific information regarding the content, duration, and delivery methods of the one-month "MANTAP" program itself. Without these details, it is challenging to understand what constitutes an "adaptive mentality" intervention. Additionally, the specific validated instruments used to measure stress and resilience are not mentioned, which is fundamental for assessing the reliability and validity of the outcome measures. Finally, while paired t-tests demonstrate within-group changes, a more robust statistical approach (e.g., ANCOVA or mixed-effects models) directly comparing changes between groups, particularly in a quasi-experimental context, could provide an even stronger statistical foundation for the reported effects.

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