Influence of Self-Efficacy, Perceived Parental Autonomy Support, Perceived Social Support on Subjective Well-Being of Adolescents through Flow Experiences

Authors: [1] Divya Palaniappan [2] V. D. Swaminathan

Pages: 1-5

Abstract:

Current trends suggest that the emphasis on academic success is high. Adolescents are coaxed to pursue their academic interests seriously by parents and significant others while their extra-curricular interests take a back seat. This study aims to examine the subjective well-being of adolescents and understand the influence of self-efficacy, parental autonomy support and perceived social support on their well-being through flow experiences. Do adolescents receive optimal autonomy to pursue their interests? Do adolescents experience flow moments in pursuing their academic and extracurricular interests? The study also investigates the relationship of subjective well-being to flow experience of adolescents. Responses from 280 samples consisting of 148 females and 132 males between the age group 17-19 were statistically analyzed using multiple linear regression and path analysis. The tools used in the study were General self-efficacy scale, Perception of parents scale, Multidimensional scale of perceived social support, modified work related flow inventory, PANAS and Life satisfaction scale. The results of the path analysis indicated that subjective well-being of adolescents were positively influenced by flow experience, self-efficacy, perceived parental autonomy support and perceived social support.