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1 CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND This CHAPTER includes the introduction, theoretical framework, statement of the PROBLEM , hypothesis, scope and limitation, conceptual framework, significance of the study and the definition of terms used. Introduction Researchers focused much of their attention in studying the importance of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ) because of the thought that these two are important determinants of success. But few years back, Dr. Paul G. Stoltz introduced another concept which talks about how well a person was able to cope, handle and withstand adversities, to recover from those adversities and to turn them into opportunities. This concept is called Adversity Quotient (AQ ). By understanding the concept of AQ we can better understand how we and others react to challenge and adversity in all aspects of our lives.

(CORE). The respondents answered the AQ Profile® Version 8.1 twice for the pre-test and post-test. The mentoring program served as the intervening variable. Significance of the Study The study focused on explaining the effect of mentoring program on the Adversity Quotient® of the freshmen students at FAITH. Moreover, the results of

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