A Latent Profile Analysis of Psychological Functioning During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Adolescents' Perceived Social Support and Lifestyle Behaviours.

ABSTRACT: Research highlights notable concerns about adolescents' psychological functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic, pointing to its association with overall adjustment. Identifying adolescent profiles based on psychological distress risk levels is crucial for developing effective support strategies. This study, conducted with N = 579 adolescents (M_age = 15.97, SD = 1.52), employed a person-centred approach, using the latent profile analysis (LPA) to identify distinct psychological functioning profiles during the pandemic. Three profiles emerged, including low-risk, mild-risk, and high-risk subgroups, characterised by varying configurations of psychological functioning. The high-risk subgroup (19.5% of participants) exhibited elevated levels of mental health problems, loneliness, fea

SUBMITTER: Pecora G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11867979 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature