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Peer attachment and class emotional intelligence as predictors of adolescents' psychological well‐being: A multilevel approach

Balluerka, Nekane, Gorostiaga, Arantxa, Alonso‐Arbiol, Itziar, Aritzeta, Aitor·2016·Journal of Adolescence

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The aim of the study was to analyze whether gender, age, peer attachment, and class‐level emotional intelligence could predict adolescents' psychological well‐being by applying a multilevel approach. The sample comprised 2182 secondary school students from the Basque Country (northern Spain) (from 118 classrooms, 51.6% girls), aged between 12 and 18 years. A two‐level model (with students nested into classes) was used to analyze the influence of three level‐one covariates (gender, age, and peer attachment) and one level‐two covariate (class‐level emotional intelligence) on the positive affect component of psychological well‐being. The results showed an overall decrease in well‐being as adolescents grow older, and an increase linked to a higher peer attachment. Furthermore, class‐level emotional intelligence showed a positive relationship with students' well‐being. This group‐level covariate also strengthened the effect of peer attachment on the well‐being. The advantages of using a multilevel approach for predicting mental health and psychological adjustment are discussed.

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Authors
Balluerka, N., Gorostiaga, A., Alonso‐Arbiol, I., & Aritzeta, A.
Affiliations
University of the Basque Country (ES)
Corresponding author
Balluerka, Nekane
Venue
Journal of Adolescence
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2016-09-02
Volume
53
Issue
1
Pages
1-9
ISSN
  • 0140-1971 (ISSN-L)
  • 1095-9254
OpenAlex
W2509150673
Cited by
71
References
78
Citations by year
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FWCI
7.59
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Adolescence (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Research Bureau of the University of the Basque Country (GIU14/18)
  • Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitivity (PSI2012-35471)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Emotional Intelligence and Performance
Keywords
peer attachment, positive affect, gender differences, age differences, high school students, multilevel analysis, mental health
MeSH terms
Peer Influence, Adaptation, Psychological, Adolescent, Adolescent Behavior, Age Factors, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Humans, Male, Object Attachment, Peer Group, Sex Factors, Spain, Students, Emotional Intelligence

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