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Nanthini Balu1, Maya Rathnasabapathy1
1School of Social Sciences and Languages, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India.
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|January 29, 2025
Summary
Psychological Capital (PsyCap) partially mediates the link between Learned Helplessness (LH) and Psychological Well-Being (PWB) in Indigenous adolescents. This highlights PsyCap
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Indigenous Adolescent Mental Health
- Intervention Development
Background:
- Learned Helplessness (LH) and Psychological Capital (PsyCap) are critical factors in Indigenous adolescent well-being.
- Understanding the interplay between LH, PsyCap, and Psychological Well-Being (PWB) is vital for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the mediating role of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) in the relationship between Learned Helplessness (LH) and Psychological Well-Being (PWB).
- To examine these relationships within a sample of Indigenous adolescents.
Main Methods:
- A quantitative study involving 173 Indigenous adolescents (grades 6-11) from government residential schools.
- Partial Least Squares (PLS) path analysis was employed using Smart PLS software.
- Measurement and structural models were assessed for validity and reliability, including Cronbach's alpha, AVE, VIF, and discriminant validity (Fornell-Larcker criterion).
Main Results:
- Psychological Capital (PsyCap) was found to partially mediate the relationship between Learned Helplessness (LH) and Psychological Well-Being (PWB) (β = -0.239, p < 0.01).
- The indirect effect via PsyCap accounted for 41.3% of the variance (VAF).
- Measurement and structural models demonstrated strong validity and reliability.
Conclusions:
- Psychological Capital (PsyCap) plays a significant mediating role, offering a potential pathway to enhance Psychological Well-Being (PWB) by mitigating Learned Helplessness (LH) in Indigenous adolescents.
- The findings underscore the utility of Partial Least Square path analysis in elucidating complex psychological relationships.
- Interventions aimed at bolstering PsyCap may be effective in improving the mental health outcomes of Indigenous youth.
Keywords:
Indirect effectMediation modelPartial Least SquarePartial Least Square (PLS) Path analysis of Indirect effect, Mediation analysisPath analysisPsychological CapitalMore Related Videos
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