SCHOOL WELL-BEING AND PROBLEM BEHAVIORS: EXPLORING THE CORRELATION IN PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL STUDENTS

Margot Zanetti

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School well-being is a key protective factor against disengagement and deviant behaviors. This study investigates the relationship between school well-being and problem behaviors in a sample of 110 students from professional schools and their parents. Data are collected through the QBS (Questionnaire on School Well-being), administered to both students and parents, the SDQ (Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire), completed by students, and the SBI (School Burnout Inventory), used to assess students' perceived school-related distress. The analysis explores whether lower well-being scores correlate with higher levels of emotional distress, conduct problems and peer difficulties Findings aim to highlight early risk factors for school disengagement and marginalization, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to foster inclusive and supportive learning environments.


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32043/gsd.v9i1.1507

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