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Psychological Well-Being and Social Competence During Adolescence: Longitudinal Association Between the Two Phenomena

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  • Mercedes Gómez-López

    (University of Cordoba)

  • Carmen Viejo

    (University of Cordoba)

  • Eva M. Romera

    (University of Cordoba)

  • Rosario Ortega-Ruiz

    (University of Cordoba)

Abstract

Despite previous research on adolescence points to an association between social competence and well-being, limited knowledge is available. Most studies have documented a one-way pattern of influence, although reciprocity has also been suggested. However, they mainly use a cross-sectional design, do not focus on psychological well-being, and do not use integrative and multidimensional constructs. From a eudaimonic approach to well-being and situation-specific to social competence, this study aimed to: (1) explore the factorial structure of the dimensions assessed; (2) analyse the longitudinal relationship between psychological well being and social competence during adolescence; and (3) examine psychological well-being and social competence levels and their stability over time. The sample consisted of 662 adolescents aged between 14 and 16 years old (Time 1 Mage = 14.63; SD = 0.64; 51% girls). Structural equation analysis confirmed the existence of second-order factors, showing evidence of a positive and bidirectional relationship between psychological well-being and social competence. Results also revealed medium–high levels in both constructs, which remained stable over time. These findings highlight the importance of promoting both psychological well-being and social competence to achieve successful, healthy development.

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  • Mercedes Gómez-López & Carmen Viejo & Eva M. Romera & Rosario Ortega-Ruiz, 2022. "Psychological Well-Being and Social Competence During Adolescence: Longitudinal Association Between the Two Phenomena," Child Indicators Research, Springer;The International Society of Child Indicators (ISCI), vol. 15(3), pages 1043-1061, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:chinre:v:15:y:2022:i:3:d:10.1007_s12187-021-09899-w
    DOI: 10.1007/s12187-021-09899-w
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