Social support and well-being in early adolescents: the role of mediating variables |
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Authors: | Yarcheski A Mahon N E Yarcheski T J |
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Institution: | Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, College of Nursing, USA. |
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Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perceived social support and general well-being in early adolescents and to test two variables, hopefulness and self-esteem, that theoretically mediate this relationship. The final sample consisted of 142 adolescents, ages 12 to 14, who responded to instruments measuring perceived social support hopefulness, self-esteem, and general well-being in classroom settings. Correlational analysis supported the five hypothesized relationships. A series of regression analyses described by Baron and Kenny indicated that hopefulness and self-esteem each were mediators of the relationship between social support and well-being. Implications for nursing practice are addressed. |
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