The Role of Genetic Factors and Parental Lifestyles in Predicting Psychological Well-Being and Coping Skills among Adolescents in Lorestan Province
International Journal of Applied Behavioral Sciences,
Vol. 12 No. 4 (2025),
20 December 2025
,
Page 43-52
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijabs.v12i4.50668
Abstract
Introduction: Adolescence is a critical period where psychological well-being and coping skills, vital for mental health, are shaped by genetic predispositions and parental lifestyles. This study examined their independent and interactive effects on adolescents’ psychological well-being and coping skills in Lorestan Province.
Methods: A descriptive-correlational study with a predictive, ex post facto design involved 380 participants (190 adolescents aged 13–18 and their parents) from Khorramabad, Borujerd, Dorud, and Aligudarz, selected via multistage cluster sampling. Data were collected using the Perceived Genetic Predisposition Scale, Parental Lifestyle Scale, Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scale, and Adolescent Coping Strategies Questionnaire, analyzed through multiple regression and Pearson correlation tests.
Results: Results revealed that resilience-oriented genetic factors and health-promoting parental lifestyles positively predicted adolescents’ psychological well-being and constructive coping (problem-solving and social support-seeking), while negatively correlating with nonconstructive coping. Conversely, vulnerability-oriented genetic factors inversely affected positive outcomes, collectively explaining 39.3%–53.3% of variance in psychological outcomes.
Conclusion: These findings highlight genetic and parental lifestyle factors as significant predictors of adolescent mental health. Educational interventions targeting parental lifestyle and genetic awareness are recommended to enhance adolescent well-being. Future research should incorporate direct genetic data and longitudinal designs to deepen understanding.
- Genetic factors; Lifestyle; Psychological well-being; Coping skills
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