Psychosocial Well-Being in Adolescents

Risk Factors and Psychoprotective Factors

Abstract

Psychosocial well-being in adolescence is a multidimensional construct that encompasses emotional, cognitive, and social  omponents, playing a crucial role in overall development and long-term mental health outcomes. This literature review aims to  critically and protective factors associated with adolescent psychosocial well-being. A narrative review with a systematized approach was conducted, including studies published between 2020 and 2025 in indexed databases. Findings indicate that major risk factors include low socioeconomic status, family dysfunction, bullying, problematic social media use, and pre-existing mental disorders. Conversely, key protective factors include parental support, positive school climate, social skills, emotional
self-regulation, resilience, and sense of purpose. It is concluded that adolescent psychosocial well-being results from the dynamic interaction between individual, familial, and contextual factors, highlighting the need for comprehensive and  multisectoral interventions aimed at mental health promotion and risk prevention.