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Perceived academic performance explained by school climate, positive psychological variables and life satisfaction
Lorea Azpiazu Izaguirre1, Arantzazu Rodríguez-Fernández2, Arantza Fernández-Zabala2
1Developmental and Educational Psychology Department, Education Philosophy and Anthropology Faculty, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU), Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.
Positive school climate and life satisfaction directly boost adolescent academic performance. Emotional intelligence and resilience indirectly enhance performance through life satisfaction, highlighting the importance of psychological well-being for academic success.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Adolescent Development
- School Environment Studies
Background:
- Adolescents spend significant time in school, crucial for future success.
- A notable decline in adolescent satisfaction and performance is observed during teenage years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between school climate, emotional intelligence, resilience, life satisfaction, and academic performance in adolescents.
- To analyze four theoretical models based on the ecological model and prior research.
Main Methods:
- A sample of 1397 adolescents aged 12-16 years from the Basque Country was studied.
- Structural models were estimated using the Equations 6.2 program with robust maximum likelihood.
Main Results:
- School climate and life satisfaction directly impact perceived academic performance.
- Emotional intelligence and resilience indirectly influence academic performance, fully mediated by life satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Findings have significant implications for implementing effective school programs.
- Adolescent psychological well-being and life satisfaction are critical for optimal school performance.
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