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Mental health of adolescents and the support of psychosocial resources during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
Lam Le Thi
The University of Danang, University of Science and Education, Vietnam, 459 Ton Duc Thang Street, Hoa Khanh Ward, Da Nang, Viet Nam.
Nga Le Thi Thuy
Trade Union University, Vietnam, 169 Tay Son Street, Kim Lien Ward , Hanoi, Vietnam.(ORCID: 0009-0000-1130-9060)
Adi Fahrudin
Universitas Esa Unggul, Jakarta, 11510, Indonesia.
Binh Nguyen Thanh
Hanoi National University of Education, Vietnam
Dung My Le
The University of Danang, University of Science and Education, Vietnam, 459 Ton Duc Thang Street, Hoa Khanh Ward, Da Nang, Viet Nam.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v11i1.4471
Keywords: Mental health; adolescents; psychosocial resources; family support; peer support; self-confidence; COVID-19 pandemic
Abstract
This study investigates the mental health of adolescents in Da Nang City, Vietnam, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the protective effects of psychosocial resources. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1,262 students aged 12-17 using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ-25), the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and a supplementary emotion questionnaire. Results revealed substantial improvements in emotional well-being as society transitioned to the “new normal”. Negative emotions such as fear, loneliness, and anxiety significantly declined, while positive affect increased. Regression analyses indicated that family and peer support, along with adolescents’ confidence in social competence, played crucial roles in reducing psychological distress and promoting recovery. The findings underscore the family’s central role in emotional resilience and highlight the importance of strengthening psychosocial support systems for adolescents in post-crisis contexts.
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