Adolescent Psychological Adaptation: The Impact of Daily Levels and Instability in Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Psychological need satisfaction and frustration are distinct processes that have unique effects on adolescents' psychological adaptation. Beyond their average levels, psychological satisfaction and frustration exhibit meaningful daily instability that is expected to have implications for adolescents' psychological adaptation. However, research directly examining both average levels and instability in psychological need satisfaction and frustration is rare.

Methods

A sample of 107 adolescents (ages 11-18; 38.3% female; 64.5% White/European American) across the United States was recruited via an online survey during 2020-2023. Using a 30-day diary and long-term design, this study aimed to capture both the level and instability of psychological need satisfaction an

SUBMITTER: Chen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863251 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature