Impact of childhood adversity and resilience on behavioral outcomes: Well-being and parental support as mediators
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study investigated the relationships between childhood adversity, resilience, and behavioral outcomes in children aged 9–12 years, along with the mediating variables of well-being (an internal factor) and parental support (an environmental factor). We recruited 250 children (125 boys and 125 girls) from schools across districts of Punjab, India. Structural equation modeling results revealed there was a statistically significant relationship between adversity and resilience and that parental support was the primary mediator of this relationship. These findings highlight the significance of environmental factors, such as parents who help their children through hardship, and the relevance of internal factors that play an equal role in influencing behavioral outcomes. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
DOI: 10.2224/sbp.13336
Authors: Ankita Garg, Santha Kumari
Institution: Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology
Language: English
Topic: Resilience and Mental Health
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402576735