Perceived Social Support for a Sustainable Adolescence: A Theoretical Model of Its Sources and Types

Despite the growing interest in perceived social support as a means of achieving sustainable psychological development and well-being various contexts adolescent, its definition composition remain unclear. The aim this study is to test both hierarchical order types sources theoretical model by adolescents. based on theories Tardy Lin, well findings recent studies construct. Three models are compared using structural equations method. participants were 1081 randomly selected secondary school students (aged 12–18 years) from north Spain, who completed APIK Perceived Social Support Questionnaire. positing that comprises first level formed (family, friends teachers) lower second derived one, (emotional, material informational), proved be first-choice solution. results establish solid base for future during adolescence possible educational interventions designed improve teenagers.