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The subjective well-being of adolescents in Russian secondary school: a cross-sectional study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The subjective well-being (SWB) of students has become a concern for educators and education policymakers worldwide. Previous studies have suggested that SWB declines during adolescence, but this conclusion is mostly based on general SWB analyses. In our study, we aimed to examine age-related characteristics of SWB in schools through the lens of the multicomponent model of SWB in school, namely satisfaction with school, satisfaction with the school environment, affect toward school, collaboration with and hostility toward classmates, and subjective physical well-being. The sample consisted of 1,977 students aged 11–17 years (M = 13.2, SD = 1.46), in Grades 5–9. The results indicate significant age-related and gender differences in satisfaction with school, collaboration with and hostility toward classmates, and subjective physical well-being. These findings provide insights for educators and school psychologists and can be used for creating age- and gender-specific interventions.

Source: International Journal of Adolescence and Youth

DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2025.2607236

Authors: Maksim Kudryashov, Tatjana Kanonire

Institution: National Research University Higher School of Economics

Language: English

Topic: Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,226