Predictores de la satisfacción vital y de los síntomas depresivos en la adolescencia

Abstract

The aim of this study is to analyse the change that occurs in life satisfaction and depressive symptoms during adolescence and to identify the explanatory factors . A longitudinal design with two waves separated by one year has been used, employing a questionnaire in a sample was composed of 714 students. The present study has shown, firstly, that the depressive symptoms increase and the level of life satisfaction decreases after the follow-up. Secondly, results have shown that girls have more depressive symptoms than boys. Thirdly, results suggest that better family relationships, a good school adjustment, a better relationship with peers, healthier lifestyles, better self-esteem and body satisfaction, more adaptive responses to positive and negative emotions, a greater emotional intelligence, and a better perceived health, among other features, explain a greater life satisfaction and a lower presence of depressive symptoms during adolescence