Adversity Quotient of Bachelor of Science In Computer Science Students At Eastern Samar State University Salcedo Campus

This descriptive research was conducted to determine the adversity quotient of the students in Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) at Eastern Samar State University Salcedo Campus. Respondents of the study were the four hundred nineteen (419) out of five hundred ninety four (594) or 70.53 percentBSCS students enrolled during the first semester of school year 2015 - 2016. A modified standardized instrument, Adversity Quotient questionnaire was used in this study. Results showed that regardless of the grouping, students had “Below Average” adversity quotient. Based on the findings of this study the following therefore are recommended: The administration and faculty of BSCS should be cautious in dealing with the students. Their actions might lead to frustrations in some of these students. There is a need for well-designed activities in school. Curricular and co-curricular activities should be designed in a manner that will improve the AQ of the students. Further study should be made involving other factors to affirm the results of this study. Studies should also be done integrating activities for the development of the students’ AQ.