Changes in Self-Reported Well-Being: A Follow-Up Study of Children Aged 12-14 in Algeria

This article reports on a 2-year follow-up study (443 Algerian children). Using a variety of satisfaction measures, along with detailed questions relating to family, school, local area, material deprivation, and daily activities, we aim to explore changes in the self-reported well-being of children...

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Published in:Child development 2019-03, Vol.90 (2), p.359-374
Main Authors: Tiliouine, Habib, Mokaddem, Sahil, Rees, Gwyther
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of daily living
Adolescent
Algeria
Child
Child development
Child Health
Children
Deprivation
Economic Status
Families & family life
Family Relations
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Friends
Friendship
Health Surveys
Humans
Life satisfaction
Male
Material possessions
Personal Satisfaction
Positive emotions
Regression Analysis
Schools
Self Concept
Self Report
Sex Factors
Time use
Well being
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Summary:This article reports on a 2-year follow-up study (443 Algerian children). Using a variety of satisfaction measures, along with detailed questions relating to family, school, local area, material deprivation, and daily activities, we aim to explore changes in the self-reported well-being of children from age 12 to 14. Satisfaction with health and friends remained stable, meanwhile satisfaction with school decreased more for boys than for girls, but satisfaction with family, time use, and material possessions decreased for girls. This pattern was further confirmed by children's reports on the selected activities, experiences, and facilities provided to them. Regression analyses indicated that satisfaction with material possessions predicted satisfaction with life and positive affect, meanwhile satisfaction with family life and friends predicted eudaimonia.
ISSN:0009-3920
1467-8624
DOI:10.1111/cdev.13132