Exploring the relationship between positive youth development components and anxiety levels among adolescents

• DOI: 10.53486/cike2024.08
• Publication Date: 2025-03-20T20:26:02Z
• Authors: Eglantina Dervishi; Sara Cuka; Arjana Mucaj; Albana Canollari ...
• Keywords: Positive Youth Development; Adolescent Development

This study explored the relationship between key components of Positive Youth Development (PYD) — Competence, Confidence, Social Connection, Character, and Care varying anxiety levels in adolescents. The objective was to identify how these correlate with highlight areas where interventions could be focused support mental well-being. utilized descriptive correlational analyses data collected from a sample adolescents (N=92). Five C PYD were measured alongside levels, which categorized into minimal, mild, moderate, severe. Descriptive statistics, such as means, medians, modes, standard deviations, calculated for each component category. Regression analysis performed examine severity. showed that all had moderately high average values, Competence (M=3.3, SD=0.7), Confidence (M=3.1, SD=0.8), Connection (M=3.4, SD=0.6) being most prominent. revealed significant negative correlations higher lower anxiety, especially categories moderate severe anxiety. predictive stronger observed categories. For instance, correlation -0.45 minimal -0.60 findings suggest enhancing components, particularly is associated Interventions foster may contribute improved health outcomes, including reduced underscores importance holistic approach youth development promote both psychological well-being social competence.