The Utility of Psychological Capital Theory in Rural Adolescent Mental Health Research

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Explores the psychological capital (PsyCap), or one's sense of hope, self-efficacy, resilience, and optimism, and mental health among rural adolescents. Bases findings on a survey of 59 adolescents in rural Texas. Discusses the utility of PsyCap as a model for evaluating rural adolescent mental health.

Angela J. Preston, Lynn Rew, Cara C. Young, John Lowe, Huaxin Song

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 31(4), 1374-1388

10/2026

Children and youth · Mental health · Mental health conditions · Statistics and data · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Texas