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Abstract
This study aimed to examine the mediating effect of life satisfaction in the relationship between hope and internalizing/externalizing behaviors among a sample of 1170 Chinese adolescents (mean age = 14.80 ± 1.76 years, 46.24% boys). Through the use of structural equation modeling (SEM), the study revealed a negative association between hope and internalizing/externalizing behaviors. Furthermore, the findings indicated that life satisfaction partially mediated the relationship between hope and internalizing/externalizing behaviors. The findings highlight the significance of hope and life satisfaction as protective factors in reducing internalizing/externalizing behaviors among adolescents. These results also contribute to the existing research on the role of hope and emphasize the importance of fostering hope and enhancing life satisfaction in prevention and intervention programs targeting adolescent internalizing/externalizing behaviors.
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Guangzeng Liu
Guangzeng Liu is a researcher in the School of Education and Psychology at Southwest Minzu University. His research focuses on adolescent mental health and behavior development.
Qian Nie
Qian Nie is a researcher in the Faculty of Psychology at Southwest University. Her research focuses on school psychology.
Zhanfeng Zhao
Zhanfeng Zhao is a researcher in the School of Education at Nanning Normal University. His research focuses on adolescent mental health.