The interplay of 5C components, emigration tendencies, and youth mental health

This study examines the interplay between the five core components of Positive Youth Development (PYD)—Competence, Confidence, Connection, Caring, and Character—and their impact on emigration tendencies and mental health among Albanian youth. Focusing on a sample of 527 individuals aged 16 to 24, the research employs instruments such as the Intention to Emigrate questionnaire, the Mental Health Continuum Short Form, the Health Behavior in School-Aged Children survey, and the Five Cs of Positive Youth Development scale. The study finds a substantial link between the 5Cs and mental health outcomes, with emigration patterns impacting the association between PYD components and mental well-being. Stronger PYD characteristics result with better mental health and less somatic disorders, whereas emigration inclinations raise psychological and somatic problems. The study emphasizes the need of focused interventions.