Adolescense

Relationship between sense of community, well-being, mental health, and gender in school-aged adolescents (2021). Psicoperspectivas (Chile, Q3)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the level of perceived sense of community in school settings and its relationship with the well-being and mental health of school-aged adolescents, also considering gender as a relevant category. A total of 2,839 students from 11 municipal educational establishments in Calama (Chile) participated in the study. They were enrolled in grades 6 through 12 and ranged in age from 11 to 18 years. The sense of community, level of well-being, and mental health difficulties were assessed using the SCI-2, Kidscreen-27, and PSC-17 instruments, respectively. For data analysis, Student's t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and multiple linear regressions were performed. The results show that the sense of community, well-being, and mental health are better in students in primary education and in males. It was also found that sense of community predicts both well-being and mental health in adolescents. In conclusion, the study reflects on the relevance of sense of community in the well-being and mental health of school-going adolescents.

The role of teacher-student affective relationships in school engagement and adolescent performance trajectories (2021). Learning and Instruction (United Kingdom, Q1)
This longitudinal study investigated the role of teacher-student closeness and conflict in adolescent school engagement trajectories, and how dimensions of school engagement predict performance trajectories. A sample of 5,382 adolescents (Mage.wave1 = 13.06, SD = 0.51; 49.6% male) were followed from 7th to 9th grade. Annual measures included student reports on dimensions of school engagement, teacher reports on closeness and conflict, and standardized math achievement tests. Latent growth models revealed that closeness positively predicted, and conflict negatively predicted students' school engagement. In addition, adolescents' behavioral and emotional engagement, and disaffection in particular, played an important role in predicting performance within the same school year. Furthermore, increases in behavioral disengagement and emotional commitment aligned with reduced and more pronounced increases in performance between 7th and 9th grade, respectively. Overall, this study highlights the importance of adolescents' affective teacher-student relationships for their engagement in school, and the role of school engagement in predicting performance.

Negative emotional reactivity and somatic symptoms during adolescence predict health and well-being in early and middle adulthood (2024). Journal of Youth and Adolescence (United States, Q1)
Longitudinal research on how negative emotional reactivity and somatic symptoms during adolescence lay the foundation for later health is lacking. The aim of this longitudinal study was to examine the intrapersonal associations between negative emotional reactivity and somatic symptoms during adolescence and their effects on health and well-being in adulthood. Participants (N = 1527; 48.3% female) were assessed annually at ages 12 to 16 and at ages 35 and 45. Adolescents with frequent somatic symptoms reported higher reactivity. Individual differences in levels and changes in somatic symptoms and reactivity were independently associated with health and well-being in adulthood decades later. The results underscore the importance of considering how individual differences change during adolescent development.

The music studied by new generations: preferences and stereotypes (2024). Revista Española de Pedagogía (Spain, Q2)
For young people, music is not only an object of aesthetic consumption; it also fulfills a social function, to which they attribute various values that influence their identity and social relationships. Thus, the objective of this article is to evaluate how their musical preferences are structured and what differences exist based on gender and age range, as well as to study what stereotypes they associate with the styles they listen to most according to these variables. To this end, an updated and adapted questionnaire by Cremades et al. (2010) was used, which was answered by 1,020 young adolescents from a district in the city of Madrid: 540 women (52.9%) and 480 men (47.1%) between the ages of 12 and 20. The results reveal which styles of urban popular music young people prefer. They also show that older people listen to a wider range of styles and that women prefer musical trends and Latin music. With regard to stereotypes, “generation,” “personality,” and “behavior” are the ones most associated with their preferences, which is related to the development of the adolescent's own identity. In conclusion, we believe that, based on our knowledge of the meaning young people give to music, it is necessary to promote listening and critical thinking in the music classroom as a way of developing competent listeners with sufficient musical and social knowledge of the music they prefer.

Self-perceived victimization by bullying in preadolescent schoolchildren with ADHD (2023). Psicotema (Spain, Q1)
Background: Bullying is highly prevalent among children and adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This study investigates self-perceived victimization by bullying and related sociodemographic, psychopathological, cognitive, and academic characteristics in preadolescents with ADHD compared to controls. Method: Participants were 424 preadolescents, 138 of whom had ADHD. Victimization by bullying was assessed using the Bullying and School Violence questionnaire. This study is part of a larger two-phase epidemiological cross-sectional study. Results: A total of 35% of preadolescents with ADHD reported having been bullied. The combined presentation of ADHD showed the highest prevalence of concurrent self-perceived bullying victimization. After controlling for the effects of socioeconomic status, gender, place of birth, IQ, and autism, we found that having ADHD increased the likelihood of self-perceived bullying victimization by almost 3 times. Having ADHD and self-perceived victimization by bullying were significantly associated with higher rates of coexisting internalized and externalized psychological problems. Comorbidity with ASD was higher in cases of ADHD + bullying. Pre-adolescents with ADHD had lower cognitive scores and poorer academic outcomes, regardless of whether they were bullied or not. Conclusions: In bullying prevention and intervention, special attention should be paid to ADHD as a vulnerability factor for self-perceived victimization, with negative consequences for emotional well-being and behavior.

Network analysis of passive and active suicidal ideation in adolescents (2024). Journal of Clinical Psychology with Children and Adolescents (Spain, Q2)
Suicidal ideation is a complex and ambivalent psychological problem that fluctuates between passive and active thoughts about one's own death. Adolescence is an important stage of development for physical and psychological well-being; however, the presence of psychological problems can affect health and survival. The objective of the study was to analyze the association between passive and active suicidal ideation in Peruvian adolescents from the general population. A total of 1,444 adolescents between the ages of 11 and 19 (56.6% female; mean age = 14.03; SD = 1.54) participated in the study and completed a questionnaire on suicidal ideation. A Gaussian network model was estimated, examining its global and local properties and comparing them by sex. The results indicated that wishes not to exist, believing that one did not deserve to live, and thoughts of suicide were the most central nodes. Passive suicidal ideation (wishes not to exist and believing that one did not deserve to live) was related to active suicidal ideation (thoughts of suicide and self-harm). In addition, for both women and men, the desire not to exist had the highest centrality, although men were more associated with thoughts of suicide than women. In conclusion, the assessment of passive and active suicidal ideation, as a whole and not emphasizing only one type, is a recommended practice for assessing suicide risk in the adolescent population. At this stage, it is appropriate to consider gender differences in the severity of suicidal ideation in psychological interviews and psychotherapeutic activities

Indicators of effectiveness in preventing ICT addiction: Clickeando, case study (2024). Spanish Journal of Pedagogy (Q2).
There are not many ICT addiction prevention programs, and even fewer that have been scientifically validated. Preventing ICT addiction is key to government mental health policies for adolescents. Clickeando is a universal school-based ICT addiction prevention program for adolescents. It has been running for fourteen years and was designed based on the quality indicators identified for this type of program. Since 2020, Clickeando has been evaluating its participants in order to link the efforts of preventive agencies and agents, which has made it possible to assess the effects of the program on its target population in the present study. The main results indicate that the program succeeds in producing changes in ICT use, mainly through a decrease in addictive mobile phone use among both girls and boys in secondary school. At the same time, there are behaviors that have a significant impact on the development of addictive patterns that should be targeted in future modifications of the workshop (such as time spent on social media or instant messaging systems), as they are decisive for the effectiveness of the intervention. The impact of COVID-19 on young people's mental health has highlighted the need for assessment protocols and preventive measures that promote healthy use of technology. These measures should also consider age and gender in their implementation to maximize their effectiveness.

Psychoeducational interventions on mental health with adolescents in school settings: a systematic review (2024). Journal of Clinical Psychology with Children and Adolescents (Spain, Q2)
Adolescence is a transitional stage in which difficulties may arise at the personal, academic, family, and social levels. It is estimated that 20% of adolescents will face some kind of mental health problem. The aim of this study is to conduct a systematic review of psychoeducational interventions for the prevention and/or promotion of mental health in adolescents within the school context. To this end, a search was conducted in the Web of Science, Scopus, and PsycInfo databases, in which 105 articles were initially identified, and 11 studies on psychoeducational programs that met the inclusion criteria were selected. Following this review, it can be stated that most of the psychoeducational interventions analyzed are effective in promoting mental health knowledge, reducing stigma, and acquiring strategies and skills among adolescents.