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Future time perspectives and concerns among adolescents in 2022

Published inBMJ paediatrics open, vol. 8, no. 1, e002367
Publication date2024-12-12
First online date2024-12-12
Abstract

Future time perspectives (FTP) and future-related concerns in adolescence remain underexplored. We aimed to identify factors associated with limited FTP and describe future-related concerns. Data were drawn from a population-based sample of adolescents aged 14-17 participating in the SEROCoV-KIDS cohort study, in Geneva, Switzerland (October 2022). Of 329 adolescents, 56/329 (17%) reported limited FTP; determinants included prior low mental well-being, limited social support, sexual minority identity, academic difficulties and excessive screen time. Adolescents' main future-oriented concerns encompassed failure, education and climate change. These results underscore the need to address future perspectives/concerns among young people and implement interventions that strengthen adolescent resilience.

Keywords
  • Adolescent Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Psychology
  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Female
  • Switzerland
  • Social Support
  • Mental Health
  • Screen Time
  • Adolescent Behavior / psychology
  • Forecasting
  • Cohort Studies
  • Sexual and Gender Minorities / psychology
Citation (ISO format)
DUMONT, Roxane Dina Caroline et al. Future time perspectives and concerns among adolescents in 2022. In: BMJ paediatrics open, 2024, vol. 8, n° 1, p. e002367. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2023-002367
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Additional URL for this publicationhttps://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/8/1/e002367
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