Adolescence is a developmental period in which family relationships may be associated with psychological well-being. This cross-sectional study examined whether Emotional Security (ES) statistically mediates the association between Family Communication Quality (FCQ) and Adolescent Psychological Well-Being (PWB). Participants were 250 adolescents aged 15–19 years recruited through purposive sampling from public senior high schools (SMA Negeri) in Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia, in April 2026. The instrument comprised 21 self-report items, with seven items representing each construct. Validator feedback was used to refine the instrument, and the final 21-item version was declared valid and ready for field administration. Data were analyzed using PLS-SEM in SmartPLS 4. FCQ was positively associated with ES (β = .481, t = 9.928, p < .001) and PWB (β = .249, t = 3.952, p < .001), while ES was positively associated with PWB (β = .293, t = 4.831, p < .001). The specific indirect association through ES was also statistically supported (β = .141, t = 4.093, p < .001), while the direct association remained significant, indicating complementary mediation. ES accounted for approximately 36.2% of the total FCQ–PWB association. Positive blindfolding Q² values for ES (.146) and PWB (.138) indicated in-sample predictive relevance and were not interpreted as out-of-sample performance. SRMR = .045 and NFI = .929 were treated as supplementary fit indices. The findings indicate that higher-quality family communication is associated with adolescent psychological well-being both directly and through emotional security. Given the cross-sectional, purposive, same-source self-report design, the results do not establish causality and should be generalized cautiously.
Adolescence is a period in which emotional functioning and close relationships develop side by side. In fragile settings, however, positive emotional strengths are often discussed less than distress and risk. Objective: This study examined the relationship between positive emotional well-being and attachment security among adolescents in selected secondary schools in Baidoa District, Somalia. Methodology: A convergent parallel mixed-methods design was combined with a correlational approach. Survey data were obtained from 360 adolescents drawn from six secondary schools, while interviews with students, teachers, school administrators and education officers provided contextual explanation. Positive emotional well-being was measured through happiness, self-acceptance, purpose in life and emotional regulation ability. Attachment security was assessed through trust, emotional connectedness and relationship stability. Descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation were used for the quantitative analysis, and interview material was analyzed thematically. Results: All four positive emotional well-being dimensions were positively and significantly related to attachment security. Emotional regulation showed the strongest relationship (r = .768, p < .01), followed by purpose in life (r = .735, p < .01), self-acceptance (r = .701, p < .01) and happiness (r = .682, p < .01). Interview participants linked calm responses during disagreement, future direction, self-acceptance and supportive school relationships with trust and more stable interpersonal bonds. Conclusion: Positive emotional well-being is closely associated with attachment security among school-going adolescents in Baidoa, although the cross-sectional design does not establish causation. Implications: School social work and psychosocial programmes should give practical attention to emotion regulation, goal setting, supportive teacher-student communication, peer support and referral pathways rather than relying only on general messages about happiness.
Muhsin Ali Ibrahim, Aloysius Tumukunde· International journal of res...· 0 citations
The construct of adolescent psychological well-being has long been a focus of both public discourse and scholarly inquiry. With the widespread adoption of the Internet, there have been growing concerns about adolescents’ exposure to escalating online risks. Parental mediation has been hypothesised to facilitate the guidance and regulation of adolescents’ Internet use. However, the specific mediating role of the parent–adolescent relationship in the association between problematic Internet use and psychological well-being has remained underexamined, a gap explored in the current study. Based on the theoretical underpinnings provided by Phase Three of Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Model of Human Development, a cross-sectional survey using validated psychometric instruments was conducted, involving 1598 students (mean age 16.0 years; 51% female) from secondary schools in Selangor, Malaysia. For data analysis, inferential statistics and partial least squares–structural equation modelling (PLS–SEM) were used to examine the complex structural relationships among the variables. Mean scores for problematic Internet use and psychological well-being indicated moderate severity levels. SEM results indicated the negative influence of problematic Internet use on psychological well-being (β = −0.104 *, p = 0.040) and parent–adolescent relationship (β = −0.241 **, p < 0.001) and a significant positive influence of parent–adolescent relationship on psychological well-being (β = 0.328 **, p < 0.001). Subsequent mediation analysis confirmed the partial mediating effect of parent–adolescent relationship (indirect association: β = −0.079) on the relationship between problematic Internet use and psychological well-being among Malaysian adolescents. This was consistent with Bronfenbrenner’s Bioecological Model of Human Development. Strengthening the parent–adolescent relationship could mitigate the adverse psychological effects of excessive Internet use. From a policy perspective, these findings supported the use of family-focused intervention as a strategy to address the adverse psychological effects of problematic Internet use among adolescents.
Ijeoma Miriam Okafor-Emeagha, Vimala Ramoo, M. J. Marret et al.· Behavioral Science· 0 citations
This study aimed to identify which social-emotional competencies should be prioritized to promote adolescent well-being among Vietnamese lower secondary school students. Using the PERMA framework as the conceptual foundation, a cross-sectional quantitative design was conducted with 486 students in Hanoi. The Social Emotional Competence Questionnaire (SECQ) and the PERMA-Profiler were employed as measurement instruments. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis. Results showed that all five SEL competencies positively predicted well-being, but their contributions differed substantially. Self-management emerged as the strongest predictor, followed by relationship skills, whereas social awareness demonstrated the weakest effect. The competency-based model explained 38% of the variance in well-being, exceeding the explanatory power of the overall SEL model. After controlling for demographic characteristics, the prioritization pattern remained stable. These findings suggest that school-based SEL programs in Vietnam should prioritize self-management and relationship skills to maximize students' psychological well-being and provide evidence-based guidance for educational resource allocation.
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Keywords: social-emotional competencies, student well-being, SEL, lower secondary school students, Vietnam.
S. Nguyen, Thanh Hai Nguyen, C. Nguyen· Global Conference on Busines...· 0 citations
Parenting style, defined as the consistent patterns of behavior, attitudes, and practices adopted by
parents, plays a crucial role in the emotional and psychological development of adolescents. This
descriptive correlational study aimed to assess parenting styles and their association with the
psychological well-being of adolescents aged 12-19 years in a selected community in Bangalore. A
total of 60 adolescents and their parents were included in the study using a non-probability
convenience sampling technique. Parenting styles were assessed using the Self-Efficacy for
Parenting Tasks Index (SEPTI), and psychological well-being was measured using the Ryff
Psychological Well-Being Scale (RPWBS). The results revealed that there was no statistically
significant correlation between parenting styles and adolescent’s psychological well-being (r = -
0.132, p = 0.315). Additionally, no significant difference was found between maternal and paternal
parenting styles (t = 0.323, p = 0.75), indicating similarity in parenting approaches. The findings
suggest that parenting styles alone may not independently influence adolescent’s psychological
well-being, and other contributing factors may play a role. The study has implications for nursing
practice, emphasizing the role of nurses in guiding parents and promoting adolescent mental
health.
Piyali Biswas, Shilpa Bhatt, Nikitha Shiji et al.· RV Journal of Nursing Scienc...· 0 citations
Background: During adolescence, rapid changes in the physical, cognitive, and social domains can make it difficult for individuals to regulate their emotions, potentially leading to increased aggression when psychological well-being is compromised.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the association between emotional and psychological well-being and levels of aggression among high school students.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between July 2024 and May 2025 and included 195 high school students in Mersin, Turkey, who met the sampling criteria. Data were collected using a demographic information form, the Stirling Children's Emotional and Psychological Well-Being Scale (SCWBS), and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire (BPAQ). Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, linear regression, t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and post hoc tests.
Results: The majority of participants were female. Emotional and psychological well-being was significantly and inversely associated with overall aggression and with its hostility, anger, and verbal aggression subscales, both before and after adjustment for sociodemographic and behavioral covariates. In a multivariable linear regression model, emotional and psychological well-being was associated with overall aggression scale score (adjusted B=-0.551, 95% CI: (-0.845 ‒ -0.257, p<0.001). After adjustment, the association between well-being and physical aggression across other domains of the aggression scale was no longer statistically significant (adjusted B = -0.045, 95% CI: -0.165 to 0.076, p = 0.466).
Conclusion: Emotional and psychological well-being are significant negative predictors of aggression in adolescents, suggesting that enhancing well-being may be an effective strategy for reducing aggressive behavior.
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Background Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) constitute foundational environmental protective factors associated with long-term psychological well-being; however, the mechanisms linking early relational environments to life satisfaction (LS) among college students remain insufficiently understood. Grounded in Broaden-and-Build Theory and Conservation of Resources Theory, this study examined perceived social support (PSS) and meaning in life (ML) as sequential mediating resources in the association between PCEs and LS among Chinese undergraduates. Methods A cross-sectional sample of 1,352 undergraduates (M_age = 19.37, SD = 1.06; 67.5% female) from four universities in Sichuan Province, China, completed validated measures of PCEs, PSS, ML, and LS. Serial mediation analysis was conducted using PROCESS Model 6 with 5,000 bootstrap resamples, controlling for seven demographic covariates; measurement validity checks and four sets of sensitivity analyses assessed the robustness of the results. Results PCEs were positively associated with LS (completely standardized total effect = .414, p <.001). All three specific indirect pathways were significant: through PSS alone (completely standardized effect = .161, 95% CI [.113,.209]), through ML alone (.053, 95% CI [.031,.077]), and through PSS and ML sequentially (.062, 95% CI [.042,.085]), together accounting for 66.5% of the total association. The pathway through PSS was significantly larger than the other two, which were of comparable magnitude. The direct association remained significant (β = .139, p <.001), indicating partial mediation. The pattern of results was robust to the removal of PCE items overlapping in content with the PSS measure, to the separate specification of the two ML dimensions, and across genders. Conclusion The findings are consistent with a sequentially organized resource pathway in which positive early relational experiences relate to life satisfaction through social and existential mechanisms. Pending longitudinal confirmation, strengthening perceived social support and fostering meaning in life represent complementary intervention targets for promoting well-being among Chinese college students.
Yan Yang, Panjia Chen, Zhenzhen Chen et al.· Frontiers in Psychiatry· 0 citations