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Adolescents' Psychological Well-Being: A Multidimensional Measure
Carmen Viejo1, Mercedes Gómez-López2, Rosario Ortega-Ruiz3
1Department of Psychology, Universidad de Córdoba (Spain), 14004 Córdoba, Spain. cviejo@uco.es.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|October 27, 2018
Summary
This study developed a valid scale to measure psychological well-being in adolescents. Results show generally good well-being levels, influenced by sex and age, highlighting a positive view of adolescence.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- Well-being Research
Background:
- Adolescence is increasingly viewed positively, as a period of plasticity and competence acquisition.
- Ryff's multidimensional model provides a framework for understanding psychological well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate the Brief Scale of Psychological Well-Being for Adolescents (BSPWBA).
- To describe psychological and subjective well-being levels in adolescents.
- To examine the influence of sex and age on adolescent well-being.
Main Methods:
- Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) was used to validate the BSPWBA.
- A sample of 1590 Andalusian adolescents (ages 13-19) participated.
- Descriptive analyses examined well-being scores and demographic impacts.
Main Results:
- The BSPWBA demonstrated validity and good internal consistency, with four factors: self-acceptance, positive relationships, autonomy, and life development.
- Adolescents reported good levels of psychological and subjective well-being.
- Sex and age significantly impacted both measures of well-being.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent well-being should be understood through a multidimensional lens.
- Promoting positive adolescent development requires a multifactorial approach considering diverse variables.
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