ASSESSING ANXIETY LEVELS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN THE FÉS-MEKNÉS REGION: IMPLICATIONS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING

Strany: 91 - 98

Jazyk: eng

Adolescence is a critical developmental phase marked by psychological challenges, including heightened anxiety and maladaptive coping strategies, which can impact long-term well-being. This study aims to assess anxiety levels and coping strategies among adolescents (ages 10–17) in the Fés-Meknés region of Morocco and evaluate their effects on overall psychological well-being. While adolescent mental health is increasingly recognized as a global priority, research in this region remains limited. A total of 93 participants were assessed using the Ways of Coping Checklist-Revised (WCC-R) for coping strategies and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) for trait and state anxiety levels. Additionally, demographic variables—including study level, gender, age, family characteristics, health status, and environmental factors—were collected to contextualize psychological adjustment. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Statistics v29.0.2.0. The results indicate that 58.5% of participants exhibit moderate state anxiety levels, while 53.8% show moderate trait anxiety levels. A significant positive correlation was found between state and trait anxiety (r = .312, p < .001), as well as between state anxiety and emotional coping strategies (r = .260, p < .001). Similarly, trait anxiety was positively associated with emotional coping (r = .215, p = .003) and negatively correlated with age (r = -.290, p < .001). Adolescent girls report higher levels of anxiety compared to their male counterparts. These findings support a transdiagnostic treatment approach that considers a holistic understanding of anxiety and internalizing symptoms among adolescents in North Africa, aiding in the development of more effective coping strategy interventions.

ISO 690:

Adnani, S., Ouahidi, M. L., Soufiani, A., Boualam, A., Ahmed, O., Touhami, A. 2025. ASSESSING ANXIETY LEVELS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN THE FÉS-MEKNÉS REGION: IMPLICATIONS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. In Activitas Nervosa Superior Rediviva, vol. 67, no.2, pp. 91-98. 1337-933X. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31577/ansr.2025.67.2.5

APA:

Adnani, S., Ouahidi, M. L., Soufiani, A., Boualam, A., Ahmed, O., Touhami, A. (2025). ASSESSING ANXIETY LEVELS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN THE FÉS-MEKNÉS REGION: IMPLICATIONS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. Activitas Nervosa Superior Rediviva, 67(2), 91-98. 1337-933X. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31577/ansr.2025.67.2.5

Vydavateľ: Centrum Experimentálnej Medicíny SAV, v. v. i.