The relationship between perceived family conflicts and unhealthy lifestyles among adolescents: the interlocking mediating effect of mental health and school adaptation

This study confirmed the chain mediating role of mental health and school adaptation between perceived family conflicts and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors among adolescents. This study enhances our understanding of the connection mechanism between family conflict perception and unhealthy lifestyle behaviors among adolescents. The improvement of teenagers' mental health and school adaptation level can reduce the possibility of the development of unhealthy lifestyle behaviors caused by the perception of family conflicts. This study provides information for the intervention of schools, social organizations and other entities in promoting the well-being of adolescents and preventing their unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.