Parental Bonding, Peer Attachment and Psychological Wellbeing among Adolescents: A Mediation Analysis

By : Nithy Cecil, S. Sasikala

Page No: 21-31

Abstract
Emergence of positive psychology emphasizes the importance of psychological well being which is otherwise termed as mental health. According to WHO, health has a multidimensional perspective with physical, psychological and social functioning and well-being. Psychological well being has received utmost importance in the present scenario. Family and peers have an important role in influencing the well being of an adolescent. Self esteem is an individual factor with equal importance. Adolescence is a sensitive period, where the interplay of these variables has an impact on their life. Therefore, the present study made an attempt to determine the influence of parental bonding, peer attachment and self esteem on psychological well being of adolescents. The study also intended to identify self-esteem as mediating factor between parental bonding and psychological wellbeing and between peer attachment and psychological well-being. An expost facto research design was used in the present study. A sample of 97 students studying in state board schools at Chennai city were chosen. Convenience sampling technique was used to select the sample. The sample comprised of 39 boys and 58 girls. After collecting the data, appropriate statistical analysis was used and the results were discussed based on the contemporary and cultural context.

Authors :
S. Sasikala : Assistant Professor, Dept of Psychology, University of Madras, Chennai-600 005.
Nithy Cecil : Research Scholar —Dept of Psychology, University of Madras, Chennai-600 005