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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
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.
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:
- 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.