Dual mediation effects of self-esteem and peer trust in the relationship between parental support and school adjustment among adolescents

The purpose of this study was to examine the dual mediating effects of self-esteem and peer trust in the relationship between parental support and school adjustment among adolescents. Data were collected from junior-high and high school students residing in Jeonbuk from October 2021 to December 2021. Structured questionnaires were distributed to 720 students, and 693 responses were received. Of these, 84 questionnaires were excluded due to unreliable responses, leaving 609 for analysis. SPSS 26.0 and the SPSS Process Macro 4.0 (Model 6) were used to analyze the data. The results revealed that parental support significantly influenced school adjustment through peer trust. Furthermore, parental support demonstrated a significant positive effect on school adjustment via the combined mediation of self-esteem and peer trust, confirming the dual mediating effects. Based on these findings, this study discusses implications for enhancing adolescents’ school adjustment and suggestions for future study.