Subjective Well-being of Brazilian Children Over Time: Comparing Children’s Worlds 1st and 3rd Wave of 10 and 12-year-olds Samples

Schütz, Fabiane Friedrich; Sarriera, Jorge Castellá; Bedin, Lívia Maria

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“…The Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) of Canada is the most important tool on a global level (Guhn et al, 2012 ; Schonert-Reichl et al, 2011 , 2013 ). Additionally, other tools to measure the subjective (Michalos & Land, 2018 ; Michalos & Hatch, 2020 ; Sirgy, 2021 , pp.132–133; Voukelatou et al, 2021 ) well-being of children have been developed, with a strong focus on life satisfaction (Aymerich et al, 2021 ; Borualogo & Casas, 2021 ; Caqueo-Urízar et al, 2022 ; Casas et al, 2013 ; Casas & González-Carrasco, 2021 ; Dinisman et al, 2012 ; Gierczyk et al, 2022 ; Goldan et al, 2022 ; Gross-Manos & Bradshaw, 2022 ; Herd, 2022 ; Huebner & Furlong, 2016 ; Jiang et al, 2021 ; Leto et al, 2021 ; Llosada-Gistau et al, 2015 ; Montserrat et al, 2015a , b ; Moreira et al, 2021 , 2022 ; Rodriguez de la Vega, 2014 ; Savahl et al, 2017 , 2021 ; Schutz et al, 2022 ; Tonon & Mikkelsen, 2022 ; Viñas et al, 2019 ). Furthermore, there are various studies concerning the opposite of child well-being, such as, according to Leriou et al, ( 2021 , Sect.…”

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Understanding and Measuring Child Well-being in the Region of Attica, Greece: Round Five

Leriou

2023

Child Ind Res

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This research paper aims to present the results of the implementation of the C.W.-SMILE tool that recorded child well-being in the second semester of the 2020–2021 school year. This is the fifth round of this ongoing diachronic research. The C.W.-SMILE tool consists of six dimensions: home conditions (D.1), nutrition (D.2), unemployment of guardians (D.3), free healthcare (D.4), moral education (D.5), and leisure (D.6). The first three dimensions concern children’s economic well-being, while the latter three dimensions determine children’s non-economic well-being. Based on welfare economics, the combination of economic well-being and non-economic well-being constitutes children’s general (social) well-being. Each dimension consists of Simple Indicators. The paper also presents the results of the school year as a whole, to help investigate the evolving impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s well-being for more periods. The tool was used to measure the well-being of children in Attica, through questionnaires that were circulated in 22 public schools and three support centers of the organization ‘The Smile of the Child’ (25 units in total). The sample consisted of 509 children, belonging to three distinct school categories. The results of the second semester are mapped in seven clusters (relating to seven socio-economically homogenous groups of municipalities in Attica). Analysis of the results of the school year 2020–2021 was done based on the data collected from a sample of 1,623 children; in other words, it took into account the data relating to the entire samples that were surveyed in the first and second semesters. The central outcomes of all the previous rounds of the research are verified through a principal component analysis (PCA), and a multiple correspondence analysis (MCA) which are employed for the fifth round. Finally, the paper suggests an action plan of social welfare based on a ChoiCo game designed for the needs of the fifth round of the C.W.-SMILE research.

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Understanding and Measuring Child Well-being in the Region of Attica, Greece: Round Five

Leriou

2023

Child Ind Res

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Differences in Subjective and Psychological Well-Being of Romanian Adolescents over a Four-Year Period and its Relationship with Free Time

Tejada-Gallardo,

Bălţătescu,

Alsinet

et al. 2024

Child Ind Res

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The aim of this study is to explore changes in subjective well-being (life satisfaction and positive affect), as well as psychological well-being among Romanian adolescents over a 4-year period using data from the Children’s Worlds project (Waves 2 and 3). Participants were 12-year-olds (N = 1,504 in 2015; N = 1,145 in 2019). The findings indicated a decline in positive affect and psychological prosperity with the passage of time, while life satisfaction remained constant. To investigate factors influencing the decline, we examined the relationships between well-being and the amount of time adolescents spent in their free time (leisure and duties), as well as their satisfaction with their free time. Leisure activities predicted both well-being measures over time. Duties predicted subjective well-being at both waves but only predicted psychological well-being in Wave 3. Satisfaction with free time predicted both well-being approaches only in Wave 3. The findings suggest that factors related to free time do not contribute to declines in well-being, as they show positive associations with subjective and psychological well-being. The declines likely stem from other unexplored variables, underscoring the need for additional research on contributors to the well-being of Romanian adolescents, particularly following disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The science of child and adolescent mental health in Brazil: a nationwide systematic review and compendium of evidence-based resources

Marchionatti,

Campello,

Veronesi

et al. 2024

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BackgroundBrazil is home to 50 million children and adolescents, whose mental health needs require context-sensitive research. Although scientific output is growing in the country, publications are scattered and often inaccessible. MethodsThis systematic review compiles prevalence estimates, assessment instruments, and interventions for child and adolescent mental health in Brazil (PROSPERO registration: CRD42023491393). We searched international (PubMed, Web of Science, PsycINFO, Google Scholar) and national (Scielo, Lilacs, Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations) databases up to July 2024. Reference lists, reviews, and experts were consulted. Extraction followed Consensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) and Cochrane manuals. ResultsThis review appraises 734 studies on 2,576 prevalence estimates, 908 studies on 912 instruments, and 192 studies on 173 intervention trials. Point prevalence of any mental disorder ranged from 10.8% (age 12) to 19.9% (ages 7 to 14), although a nationally-representative study is lacking. There is a rise of self-harm notifications, reaching 133.1 in 2019 (per 100,000 aged 10-19). Indigenous youth face suicide rates of 11 (age 10 to 14), far exceeding national averages (0.652). There is severe violence exposure (21% of adolescents reported domestic physical violence in the previous month), disproportionately impacting Black youth and heightening risks for depression and substance use. Reliable instruments exist for assessing psychopathology, yet most lack psychometric and cross-cultural validation. Interventions remain under-implemented; the largest trials adapted international substance-use prevention programs, showing null effects. High-quality studies are mainly funded by public investment. DiscussionThis compilation provides accessible data for professionals, facilitating translation of science to practice. Brazilian sociocultural challenges impact youth mental health, with public health priorities including violence, systemic racism, and indigenous youth suicide. National research must develop culturally-sensitive resources for mental health, including scalable interventions focused on social minorities. FundingThe Stavros Niarchos Foundation.

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Subjective Well-being of Brazilian Children Over Time: Comparing Children’s Worlds 1st and 3rd Wave of 10 and 12-year-olds Samples

Cited by 5 publications

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Understanding and Measuring Child Well-being in the Region of Attica, Greece: Round Five

Understanding and Measuring Child Well-being in the Region of Attica, Greece: Round Five

Differences in Subjective and Psychological Well-Being of Romanian Adolescents over a Four-Year Period and its Relationship with Free Time

The science of child and adolescent mental health in Brazil: a nationwide systematic review and compendium of evidence-based resources

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