This study aimed at determining the adversity quotient of receiving teachers of Davao City Special School. It utilized a descriptive–comparative approach to describe the level of adversity quotient among the receiving teachers and compare it with their demographic profile- age, gender, civil status, and length of service using ANOVA.  Data were gathered through a survey questionnaire developed by Stoltz (1997) and modified by Baog and Cagape (2022) via purposive sampling because only receiving teachers were considered in this study. Results of the study showed that the adversity quotient mean scores of the respondents were average in all dimensions: control, ownership, endurance, and reach. It implies that the individual usually does a sufficient job of directing his life as long as everything is going relatively smoothly. However, the person may have also a tendency to suffer unreasonably from setbacks or from the accumulated burden of life challenges. Most of the respondents were female, married, 32-50 years old, and had 4-10 years of service in the teaching field. The adversity quotient showed no significant difference (p-value > 0.05) when compared to the demographic profile. Further research on the current topic could be expanded to a broader scope such as using another construct that may have an impact on the adversity quotient. Receiving teachers from other government and non-government organizations may participate in the study which may represent the population of teachers.  

Adversity Quotient