Defining Adolescent Social Support Needs Social support, within the context of psychological development, refers to the perceived availability and actual provision of resources—both tangible and intangible—that an individual receives from their social network. For adolescents, a critical developmental period marked by rapid cognitive restructuring, intense emotional fluctuation, and the fundamental task of identity formation, the […]
Defining Adolescent Wellbeing: A Multidimensional Construct Adolescent wellbeing is a complex, multifaceted construct that extends far beyond the mere absence of psychopathology. It represents a state of optimal psychological functioning and experience, characterized by positive emotions, engagement, resilience, purpose, and strong social relationships. Contemporary psychological literature emphasizes a holistic perspective, integrating both hedonic and eudaimonic […]