Changes in Self‐Reported Well‐Being: A Follow‐Up Study of Children Aged 12–14 in Algeria. Issue 2 (20th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tiliouine, Habib; Rees, Gwyther; Mokaddem, Sahil
• Is Part Of: Child development. Volume 90:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 359
• Page End: 374
• Publication Date: 2018-08-20
• Subjects: Child development -- Periodicals; Child psychology -- Periodicals; Child Development -- Periodicals; Child Development; Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pedicatrics; 305.231
• DOI: 10.1111/cdev.13132
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0009-3920

Abstract

Abstract : This article reports on a 2‐year follow‐up study (443 Algerian children). Using a variety of satisfaction measures, along with detailed questions relating to family, school, local area, material deprivation, and daily activities, we aim to explore changes in the self‐reported well‐being of children from age 12 to 14. Satisfaction with health and friends remained stable, meanwhile satisfaction with school decreased more for boys than for girls, but satisfaction with family, time use, and material possessions decreased for girls. This pattern was further confirmed by children's reports on the selected activities, experiences, and facilities provided to them. Regression analyses indicated that satisfaction with material possessions predicted satisfaction with life and positive affect, meanwhile satisfaction with family life and friends predicted eudaimonia. Abstract : The title for this Special Section isChildren's Subjective Well‐Being, edited by Ferran Casas