Perceived social support and meaning in life of adolescents: roles of psychological insecurity and psychological capital

Key Points

• Increased perceived social support positively influences adolescents' sense of meaning in life—enhancing overall well-being.
• Key metrics reveal that higher psychological capital correlates with greater life meaning, establishing a protective relationship.
• Observational analysis across diverse adolescent populations highlights the impact of psychological insecurity on perceived support.
• Findings suggest that enhancing social support systems may significantly improve life satisfaction among youths facing insecurities.