Parental Bond, School and Quality of Life Related to Health In Adolescence

Abstract

Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) is a construct that reflects an individual's subjective assessment of different aspects related to their development. In adolescence, this concept is considered a valid indicator to contemplate the person's health status, helping to discriminate different levels of physical, psychological and social well-being. Research indicates that the HRQoL of the majority of Spanish adolescents is high, being higher among boys than among girls. There are various factors that have been identified as determining HRQoL in adolescence in recent years (the practice of physical activity, drug use, academic performance, social and family relationships, etc.). This work aims to analyze to what extent the parental bond, satisfaction with life at school and some sociodemographic factors such as sex, age and level of education of the parents, condition the perception that the young person has of their quality of life. This is a cross-sectional study carried out with a total of 423 secondary school students in the city of Salamanca (Spain). The results show differences in HRQoL according to the sex, age and educational level of the parents and, in addition, significant correlations are found between HRQoL and the adolescent's bond with the father and mother and satisfaction with life. at school. The majority of adolescents report having a high level of care/affection with their father and mother, although they also perceive a high level of overprotection and control. It is proposed to work in the school and family environment to maintain and/or improve the HRQoL of adolescents due to the repercussions for their future health.