Impact of Life skills training on psychological well-being of Adolescents

Adolescence is the transitional phase in an individual’s life which is marked by biological and psychosocial changes. Numerous factors like family dynamics, school environment and peer pressure create a significant impact on well-being of the adolescents. The purpose of the study is to know the impact of the life skills training on the psychological well-being of the adolescents and its need to develop necessary life skills among the adolescents across diverse settings. The studies revealed that life skills training contributed significantly in reducing anxiety, stress and psychological distress among adolescents by providing critical skills like problem solving, stress management and selfawareness. This study emphasizes on the amalgamation of life skills training within the academic curriculum to develop emotional and social well-being among adolescents and encourages institutions to adopt such approaches in collaboration with the governmental initiatives to navigate developmental complexities of adolescents. Available literature between the time frame 2014 to 2024 is reviewed for the collection of relevant data.