Social support and self-efficacy during early adolescence: Dual impact of protective and promotive links to mental health and wellbeing.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to assess the impact of sources of social support and dimensions of self-efficacy on psychological symptoms and mental wellbeing among early adolescents. A total of 274 adolescents aged 10-14 from Darjeeling, India, participated in the study. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and Self-Efficacy Questionnaire for Children (SEQ-C) were utilized to assess dimensions of protective/promotive factors. Nested multivariable regression models assessed associations between age, gender, social support, and self-efficacy on psychological symptoms (internalising, externalising, and total difficulties) and mental wellbeing outcomes (mental wellbeing, optimism, and resilience). Results indicated that 13% of early adolescents screened positive for clinical depr

SUBMITTER: Cherewick M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11687749 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature