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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Adolescence is a critical period of significant physical and psychosocial development.
  • Limited research exists on the developmental trajectories of life satisfaction during adolescence.
  • Understanding factors influencing adolescent life satisfaction is crucial for well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of age and gender on life satisfaction in adolescents.
  • To examine developmental trends in general and health-related life satisfaction.
  • To identify specific life domains affected by age and gender.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional school-based survey was conducted with 1,274 German adolescents aged 11-16.
  • The adolescent version of the Questions on Life Satisfaction (FLZ(M)) was used.
  • Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed to assess the effects of age and gender.

Main Results:

  • Girls reported significantly lower general and health-related life satisfaction compared to boys.
  • Both genders showed a significant decrease in life satisfaction across most domains between ages 11 and 16.
  • Satisfaction with friends remained high, while satisfaction with family decreased; partnership satisfaction showed a slight increase.

Conclusions:

  • Declining life satisfaction is a notable developmental phenomenon in adolescence.
  • This decline may be associated with increased risks of depression and suicidal ideation.
  • Life satisfaction is a key indicator of adolescent well-being and functioning.