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Psicogente
Print version ISSN 0124-0137
Abstract
URIBE URZOLA, Alicia; RAMOS VIDAL, Ignacio; VILLAMIL BENITEZ, Ilse and PALACIO SANUDO, Jorge Enrique. The importance of coping strategies on psychological wellbeing in a school-based sample of adolescent population. Psicogente [online]. 2018, vol.21, n.40, pp.440-457. ISSN 0124-0137. https://doi.org/10.17081/psico.21.40.3082.
Objective:
This study aimed to identify the relationship between coping strategies and psychological well-being.
Method:
A cross-correlation design was used in a sample of 104 adolescents studying in public schools in the city of Montería (Córdoba, Colombia). The Teen Coping Scale and the Psychological Wellbeing Questionnaire were applied.
Results:
A significant association between the variables of coping and psychological well-being was identified.
Conclusion:
Adolescents who use recurrent coping strategies aimed at solving problems and seeking social support present higher levels of psychological well-being.
Keywords : adolescence; coping; social support; psychological well-being; colombia.
