Effects of School-based Multicomponent Positive Psychology Interventions on Well-being and Distress in Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Journal of Youth and Adolescence
Claudia Tejada-GallardoCarles Alsinet

Abstract

Multicomponent positive psychology interventions are increasing in the general population but the study of its effectiveness in adolescents is still scarce, especially in the school context. Previous meta-analyses have reported that multicomponent positive psychology interventions increase well-being and reduce distress outcomes. However, the results on these outcomes limit their samples to adult populations. The aim of the current systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate and compare the immediate but also long-lasting effects of school-based multicomponent positive psychology interventions aimed at increasing well-being indicators of mental health (i.e., subjective and psychological well-being) and reducing the most common psychological distress indicators (i.e., depression, anxiety, and stress) in adolescents. A total of 9 randomized and non-randomized controlled trials from the searched literature met inclusion criteria for the meta-analysis. The results showed small effects for subjective well-being (g = 0.24), psychological well-being (g = 0.25), and depression symptoms (g = 0.28). Removing low-quality studies led to a slight decrease in the effect sizes for subjective well-being and a considerable increase for p...Continue Reading

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Oct 1, 2020·Journal of Youth and Adolescence·Natasha Pusch, Kristy Holtfreter
Apr 26, 2021·Journal of Adolescence·Claudia Tejada-GallardoCarles Alsinet
May 25, 2021·Journal of Clinical Psychology·Ana Blasco-BelledCristina Torrelles-Nadal
Aug 28, 2021·Journal of Research on Adolescence : the Official Journal of the Society for Research on Adolescence·Katelyn F RommAmy L Gentzler

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