Nineveh Directorate of Education – Shaulat Al-Ilm Secondary School for Girls

Abstract

 The study aimed to identify the relationship between future anxiety and psychological resilience among a sample of third-grade intermediate female students.

The correlational descriptive method was used in this study. The sample included 173 female students for the academic year 2024–2025. The study applied the Future Anxiety Scale (Shaqir, 2005) and the Psychological Resilience Scale developed by Al-Zuhri (2012).
The study reached the following result:

·There is a statistically significant correlational relationship between future anxiety and psychological resilience among the study sample.

·Future anxiety is a type of anxiety that poses a serious threat to an individual's life. It represents a fear of the unknown, stemming from past and present experiences that leave the individual feeling unstable, both real and dangerous, such as depression or a neurological disorder. In this context, Shaqir points out that future anxiety may arise from false and irrational thoughts within the individual, causing them to misinterpret the reality around them, as well as situations, events, and interactions. This pushes them into a state of fear and anxiety that causes them to lose control over their emotions and irrational and unrealistic thoughts, leading to feelings of psychological insecurity and instability (Shaqir, 2005: 4-5).

·Students are among the most important elements of the educational process, as they constitute the pillars and foundation of society. Taking care of their mental health is of paramount importance. It is essential for students to possess various methods and techniques for self-control and dealing with others to advance themselves first, and then to positively influence others. Therefore, they will play an effective role in building state institutions and contributing significantly to their various functions.