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  • Adolescent mental health research
  • Psychology and social sciences
  • Public health and nursing studies

Background:

  • Adolescents face significant risks for mental health problems and disorders.
  • Personal, interpersonal, community, and environmental factors influence adolescent well-being.
  • Interpersonal relationships, particularly with family and friends, impact vulnerability to mental health issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the mental well-being of adolescents.
  • To examine the correlation between adolescent mental well-being and support from family, friends, teachers, and registered nurses.
  • To explore the role of social support in adolescent mental health.

Main Methods:

  • A mixed-methods study combining survey data and semi-structured interviews.
  • Quantitative data collected from 2972 adolescents via surveys.
  • Qualitative data gathered through interviews with adolescents, parents, teachers, decision-makers, and registered nurses.

Main Results:

  • Adolescent mental well-being showed a positive correlation (r=0.624) with social support.
  • Both mental well-being (r=-0.286) and social support (r=-0.239) declined with increasing age.
  • Perceived support from registered nurses was consistent across different ages and genders; qualitative data highlighted their importance for advice and emotional support.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent mental well-being is closely tied to social support and interpersonal relationships.
  • A multidimensional approach to well-being is crucial for adolescents.
  • Future interventions should prioritize enhancing social support and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to promote adolescent mental health.