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Role of resilience on the prevalence of traumatic events in Kenya: a case of arson attacks in high schools in Nairobi County. Education & Pedagogy Journal. 2023;4(8):58-68. DOI:

This study investigated the role of resilience in the traumatic events of June and July 2016, when more than 130 high schools were set ablaze. Learning was disrupted. The survivors were gripped with trauma symptoms and signs. This impaired their mental health and functioning. They needed psychological adjustment in order to return to normalcy. There were 835 students. Self-revealing questionnaires were adopted to gather information for analysis. The findings showed a link between resilience, adaptation, and functioning. Resilience and Mindful lessons were not taught in schools, and most schools missed out on facilities that would instill resilience among students.

Keywords: resilience, psychological adjustment, trauma, adaptation