Self-Esteem as a Potential Mediator of the Association Between Social Integration, Mental Well-Being, and Physical Well-Being

Previous research points to a significant impact of social integration and self-esteem on well-being. The present study examined whether self-esteem constitutes one pathway from social integration in the classroom to mental and physical well-being of students and accordingly serves as a mediator. Th...

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Published in:Psychological reports 2020-08, Vol.123 (4), p.1160-1175
Main Authors: Schwager, Susanne, Wick, Katharina, Glaeser, Anni, Schoenherr, Désirée, Strauss, Bernhard, Berger, Uwe
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
Child
Female
Germany
Health Status
Humans
Male
Mental Health
Self Concept
Social Integration
Social Support
Students
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Summary:Previous research points to a significant impact of social integration and self-esteem on well-being. The present study examined whether self-esteem constitutes one pathway from social integration in the classroom to mental and physical well-being of students and accordingly serves as a mediator. Therefore, 163 students (mean age: 12.98 years, age range: 9–17 years, 57.9% male) of three German secondary schools were examined regarding their experience of social integration, self-esteem, and mental as well as physical well-being. Results revealed that self-esteem mediated the effect of social integration on mental and physical well-being. This finding elucidates one pathway from social integration to well-being and points to the importance of improving both self-esteem and social integration for the promotion of well-being among adolescents.
ISSN:0033-2941
1558-691X
DOI:10.1177/0033294119849015