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Adolescents' Mental Well-Being and Social Support: Mixed Methods Study
Leona Cilar Budler1, Gregor Stiglic1,2, Owen Barr3
1Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
|December 15, 2025
Summary
Adolescent mental well-being is positively linked to social support but declines with age. Registered nurses play a key role in providing advice and emotional support to adolescents.
Area of Science:
- 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.
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