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Factors associated with schoolchildren's general subjective well-being.

A I Konu1, T P Lintonen, M K Rimpelä

  • 1Tampere School of Public Health, University of Tampere, Finland.

Health Education Research
|May 31, 2002
PubMed
Summary

School context significantly impacts adolescent well-being. Factors like self-fulfillment opportunities and social relationships in and out of school are key predictors of general subjective well-being among students.

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Area of Science:

  • Educational Psychology
  • Adolescent Health
  • Well-being Studies

Background:

  • Conceptual model of well-being in school.
  • Previous research indicates a link between school environment and student well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Explore factors associated with general subjective well-being in schoolchildren.
  • Identify key predictors of well-being among adolescents.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized multivariate linear regression modeling.
  • Analyzed data from the School Health Promotion Survey (1998-1999) with 87,341 participants (8th and 9th graders).
  • Assessed 56 independent variables including background and school context factors.

Main Results:

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  • School context explained 22% of boys' and 25% of girls' general subjective well-being variation.
  • 'Means for self-fulfillment' and social relationships (in/out of school) were strongest predictors.
  • Grade and socioeconomic status showed weak correlations with well-being.

    • Conclusions:

    • School context is a major influence on pupils' general subjective well-being.
    • Interventions focusing on school environment and social support may enhance adolescent well-being.