The aim of the study was to explore direct a nd indirect pa thwa ys from cognitive factors (academic and social self-perception) to adolescent well-being through school belonging. The direct and indirect effects of cognitive factors were investigated on both concurrent and prospective well-being indicators. The first data collection was held in the beginning of the school year, the study sample consisted of 139 freshmen of three high schools in Nitra (53 boys, 86 girls, M age = 15.63, SD = 1.15). The second data collection was held six months later from 109 respondents (40 boys, 69 girls, M age = 15.16). Self-report questionnaires were utilized. Results showed that school belonging mediated the association between social and academic competence and students' concurrent optimism, connectedness and happiness. School belonging also mediated the relationship of social competence to prospective optimism, connectedness and happiness. Findings suggest that a developed sense of connection to school in the transition period may promote overall well-being in adolescents.

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The study aimed to analyse changes in school belonging in higher education students during online instruction and to verify its cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships with academic adjustment in the first and higher years of study. The research sample consisted of 169 higher education students (90.5% women, M = 21.71; SD = 2.63) in the first measurement (end of the winter term), and 77 respondents (96% women, M = 21.38; SD = 2.03) in the second measurement (end of the summer term). Self-report methods were used. Results showed a decline in school belonging among first-year students. School belonging significantly predicted academic adjustment, and the relationship with internal motivation persisted even four months later. The findings support the key role and need for facilitating school belonging in higher education students in the online environment.

Abstract:Objective: The research aims to identify perceived risks of professional parenting from the viewpoint of professional parents, children's home employees cooperating with professional parents, and Educators. Design: Comparative, quantitative and exploratory research Participants: The research sample consisted of 115 participants -56