Research on Child and Adolescent Life Satisfaction: Progress and Opportunities

Applied Research in Quality of Life 2026 Open access

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Authors: Eugene Scott Huebner, Xu Jiang, Rahma Goran, Jasmine Yi
DOI: 10.1007/s11482-026-10600-y
Cited by: 1
References: 184

Abstract

Abstract This article provides a narrative overview of important developments in the study of child and adolescent life satisfaction, beginning with historical developments and concluding with directions for future research. Correlates are identified at all levels of Bronfenbrenner’s (1979) ecological systems framework. Theory, research methods, content, and intervention issues are addressed. The need for greater consideration of the extant research base in the development of intervention strategies is highlighted. Research on child and adolescent life satisfaction: Progress and opportunities.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Stress Responses and Cortisol

Publication details

Journal / source
Applied Research in Quality of Life
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
21
Issue
5
Pages
2717-2759
Publication date
25 April 2026
Language
EN