The Investigation of Gender Differences in Subjective Wellbeing in Children and Adolescents: The UP&DOWN Study.
adolescents
children
eudemonic wellbeing
evaluative wellbeing
gender
hedonic wellbeing
Journal
International journal of environmental research and public health
ISSN: 1660-4601
Titre abrégé: Int J Environ Res Public Health
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101238455
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
15 04 2020
15 04 2020
Historique:
received:
23
03
2020
revised:
08
04
2020
accepted:
13
04
2020
entrez:
25
4
2020
pubmed:
25
4
2020
medline:
25
9
2020
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Based on a three-factor model of subjective wellbeing (evaluative, hedonic and eudemonic), the purpose of this study was to analyze gender differences in children and adolescents through three different subjective wellbeing indicators. The sample comprised 1.407 children and adolescents from Cadiz and Madrid (Spain), in the framework of the UP&DOWN study. Life satisfaction was measured with the subjective happiness scale, positive and negative affect were measured with the positive and negative affect schedule, and purpose in life was assessed with the children's hope scale. Linear regression models indicate the existence of significant gender differences only in adolescents, with higher scores among girls in positive affect ( These results highlight the role of gender as an important factor in explaining differences in subjective wellbeing. Additionally, results indicate that gender differences in subjective wellbeing are observed in adolescents, but not in children, suggesting that the gender gap in subjective wellbeing begins at the age of 12. Mental health practitioners should pay attention to these findings in order to implement screening methods and interventions focused on these needs.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32326600
pii: ijerph17082732
doi: 10.3390/ijerph17082732
pmc: PMC7216017
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
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