Role of Family Support and Life Satisfaction in Affecting Mental Health of Adolescents: An Indian study

Abstract

Adolescence is a crucial and transitional phase where individuals face many changes. Many factors influence the mental health of adolescents. The main objective of this research study was to find out the relationship between family support, life satisfaction, and mental health. 200 adolescents from government schools in Haryana were included in the study, whose age range was 11 to 19 years. Standardized tools assisted in the collection of the data. The end result revealed a high positive connection (r = 0.828) between life contentment and mental health, a moderate positive correlation (r = 0.690) between family support and mental health, and a high positive correlation (r = 0.749) between life satisfaction and family support. Along with having a favourable impact on mental health, family support and life satisfaction are also highly beneficial. Finally, significant gender differences were found in life satisfaction and mental health variables, while no such gender difference was found in family support. As a result, family support and life satisfaction have a significant impact on mental health.