An Analysis of the Relationships among Late Adolescents’ Hope, Gratitude, Adjustment, and Self-esteem

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Page: 438-441

Shikha Chawla, Samita Sharma, and Richa Sharma (Department of Psychology, Amity School of Social Sciences, Amity University, Mohali)

A crucial developmental period, late adolescence is characterized by social adjustment, emotional swings, and identity building. This study examines how self-esteem and three important psychological factors-hope, thankfulness, and adjustment-interrelate in late adolescence. Standardized instruments were used to evaluate the degree of self-esteem, hope, thankfulness, and adjustment among 200 college-bound individuals (ages 17-21). Examining gender differences and the degree of correlation between these variables was the goal of the study. The results showed that self-esteem was significantly positively correlated with both hope and appreciation. Higher levels of self-esteem were also linked to improved adjustment. Additionally, gender disparities were noted, with male individuals displaying somewhat greater levels of self-esteem and female participants demonstrating much higher levels of appreciation and hope. The study highlights how crucial it is to develop internal psychological capabilities in order to support youth well-being and successful adaptability. The results have consequences for youth development initiatives and counseling interventions.