Discrimination, school inclusion, and quality of life in adolescence: a mediation analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Discrimination is a known risk factor for poorer mental health and reduced wellbeing during adolescence. This study aims to examine whether perceived inclusion in school mediates the relationship between perceived discrimination and quality of life (QoL) among adolescents.

Method

A cross-sectional study was conducted with a nationally representative sample of 839 Spanish adolescents aged 12 to 16 years. Participants completed the Everyday Discrimination Scale (EDS), the Perceptions of Inclusion Questionnaire (PIQ), and the KINDL-R QoL measure. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the direct and indirect effects of discrimination on QoL, with inclusion as a proposed mediator. Measurement invariance across gender was also assessed.

Results

SUBMITTER: Ayuso-Lanchares A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12833353 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature