Cómo Cambia en los Adolescentes el Florecimiento, la Autoeficacia Empática Percibida y el Apoyo Social Percibido: Un Estudio Comparativo desde la Pandemia de COVID-19 hasta la Actualidad

• Autores: Concetta Pirrone, David Pérez Jorge , Elisabetta Lopes, Michela Bianchini, Francesco Maria Boccaccio
• Localización: REMIE: Multidisciplinary Journal of Educational Research, ISSN-e 2014-2862, Vol. 15, Nº. 2 (Junio), 2025, págs. 131-149
• Idioma: español
• DOI: 10.17583/remie.15674
• Títulos paralelos:
  • How Flourishing, Perceived Empathetic Self-Efficacy, and Perceived Social Support Change in Adolescents: A Comparative Study from the COVID-19 Pandemic to the Present
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  • español

    La pandemia de COVID-19 ha impactado profundamente a los adolescentes. Este estudio examina las variaciones en el florecimiento, el apoyo social percibido y la autoeficacia empática entre los adolescentes durante el confinamiento y en la actualidad. Se encuestó a una muestra de 261 adolescentes italianos (79.3% mujeres, 20.7% hombres, de entre 13 y 19 años). Se utilizaron la Escala de Florecimiento (FS), la Escala de Autoeficacia Empática Percibida (AEP/A) y la Escala Multidimensional de Apoyo Social Percibido (MSPSS). Los resultados revelaron una disminución significativa del bienestar durante el confinamiento, con mejoras en el florecimiento, la autoeficacia empática y el apoyo social observadas después del confinamiento. Las diferencias de género indicaron que los varones reportaron niveles más altos de florecimiento y apoyo de amigos durante el confinamiento. Los adolescentes más jóvenes mostraron un mayor florecimiento durante el confinamiento. Las personas con alto florecimiento demostraron mejores resultados en todas las variables. Los resultados de un modelo de mediación sugieren que la autoeficacia empática percibida actúa como un mediador entre el apoyo social percibido y el florecimiento. Estos hallazgos resaltan la importancia de las relaciones de apoyo y las habilidades emocionales para fomentar la resiliencia en los adolescentes durante momentos difíciles.

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    The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted adolescents. This study examines the shifts in flourishing, perceived social support, and empathic self-efficacy among adolescents during lockdown and in the present. A sample of 261 Italian adolescents (79.3% female, 20.7% male, aged 13-19) was surveyed. The Flourishing Scale (FS), Perceived Empathic Self-Efficacy Scale (AEP/A), and Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were used. The results revealed a significant decline in well-being during lockdown, with improvements in flourishing, empathic self-efficacy, and social support observed post-lockdown. Gender differences indicated that males reported higher flourishing and friend support levels during lockdown. Younger adolescents exhibited greater flourishing during lockdown. Individuals with high flourishing demonstrated better outcomes across all variables. The mediation model results suggest that perceived empathic self-efficacy mediates the relationship between perceived social support and flourishing. These findings emphasize the critical role of supportive relationships and emotional skills in enhancing adolescent resilience during challenging times.

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