Promoting psychological capital interventions towards alleviating adjustment problems in adolescents perceiving inter-parental conflict

Abstract

Adolescents’ mental health and well-being are a major concern for their future as well as for society. The present study is a crux of the findings of several researches that have been conducted and published in renowned journals, books, and magazines across the world. Based on the analysis of available literature, the present study tries to analyze the maladjustments that occur due to the perceived inter-parental conflict among adolescents. It was found that the most effective way to deal with adolescents is through an authoritative parenting style, characterized by a high level of parental affection and behavioral control. The importance of adolescents' spontaneous disclosure to their parents in reducing maladjustment issues has also been highlighted. Further, the study proposes psychological capital interventions can influence adolescents' perceptions of inter-parental conflict and subsequent maladjustments. The present study has implications in educational settings, where psychological capital can be used as an intervention toward lowering maladjustment among adolescents.