Research Proposal

Self Acceptance And
Emotional Well Being

Among Adolescents
ADITI DHOTE
22MPLA60
MSc CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
● Self acceptance and emotional well-being have topic of
interest in the field of psychology. Self-acceptance plays an
important role in shaping an adolescent's emotional well-
being. Self-acceptance involves self-esteem, self-worth, and
self-efficacy, influences how adolescents perceive
themselves and interact with the world.
● The research aims to investigate the relationship between
self-acceptance and emotional well-being the critical role
these factors play in development and mental health.
● Adolescence is a period marked by significant emotional
and identity-related challenges during this formative stage.
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● Insights gained from this research can inform interventions and support systems to
promote healthier development and enhance overall well-being among adolescents,
contributing to their long-term mental health and resilience. But there are limited
research on this topic among self-acceptance and emotional well-being in India.
KEY TERMS - Self- Acceptance, Emotional Well-Being, Adolescents

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
By investigating the link between self-acceptance and emotional well-
being and the impact among adolescents, the research may provide
insights into how individuals can accept themselves and overall well-
being
It aims to shed light on the enduring impact on adolescents.
It seeks to identify specific area like self worth, self efficacy, behaviors
and mental health that may have a significant impact on adolescents
outcomes.
OPERATIONAL DEFINITION
Self-acceptance is defined as holding a positive regard for or attitude toward oneself as a whole and is
thought to be necessary for good mental health. Self-acceptance involves self-understanding, a realistic,
subjective, awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses. It allows individuals to be more authentic, less
self-critical, and better equipped to cope with life's challenges. Psychologists often work with clients to
promote self-acceptance as a means of improving their mental health and overall quality of life.
Emotional well-being is a critical aspect of overall well-being and is closely interconnected with
physical, social, and psychological well-being. Cultivating emotional well-being often involves self-care
practices, seeking support when needed, and developing emotional intelligence to navigate life's ups and
downs in a healthy and adaptive way.Emotional well-being refers to a person's state of mental and
emotional health, characterized by a balance of positive emotions, effective coping with stress, and a
strong sense of overall contentment and satisfaction in life. It involves emotional resilience, self-
awareness, and the ability to manage one's feelings for a fulfilling and stable life.
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
● Bluth, K., & Blanton, P. W. (2015). The influence of self-compassion on emotional well-being
among early and older adolescent males and females.In this study, 90 students ages 11–18
completed an online survey assessing self-compassion, life satisfaction, perceived stress and
positive and negative affect. Findings indicated that female adolescents had lower self-
compassion than male adolescents.
● Williams, J., & Kumar, A. (2023). Mediating role of self-concept on character strengths and
well-being among adolescents with specific learning disorder in India. Finding of the study is
Self-concept of adolescents with SLD could partly contribute to enhanced character strengths
awareness to protect well-being.
● Flett, G. L., Besser (2003). Dimensions of Perfectionism, Unconditional Self-Acceptance, and

Depression..The findings indicate that perfectionists evaluate themselves in terms of a
contingent sense of self-worth, and as such, they are vulnerable to psychological distress when
they experience negative events that do not affirm their self-worth.
● Walęcka-Matyja, K. (2014).Adolescent personalities and their self-acceptance within
complete families, incomplete families and reconstructed families.Study has find that the
functioning specificity of full families, incomplete families and reconstructed ones strongly
determine young persons personalities and their self-acceptance levels
RESEARCH GAP
● Most research found is done on adults.
● Limited research on self acceptance that comprehensively explores
their emotional well-being and the quality of their life satisfaction in
adolescents.
● This research gap signifies the need for a more in-depth examination of
the enduring effects of self acceptance on adolescents well-being.
METHODOLOGY
❖ PROBLEM STATEMENT - Explore the factors influencing self-acceptance
and emotional well-being among adolescents, and examine the impact of
societal pressures, peer relationships, body image, and self-esteem on their
mental health.
❖ RESEARCH DESIGN - Descriptive research and Qualitative research
❖ DATA COLLECTION - Data is collected through Google Forms
❖ SAMPLE - 100 Adolescents of all genders
❖ SAMPLING - convenience sampling
❖ SPSS ANALYSIS - Correlation and Regression

OBJECTIVES
1. To investigate the association between self-acceptance and

emotional well-being.
2. To analyze the extent to which adolescents embrace self-

acceptance as a part of their self-concept.
3. To assess emotional well- being among Adolescents and how it

varies.
HYPOTHESIS
H1: There will be significant relationship between self-acceptance and emotional

well- being .
H2: Adolescents who have a more negative self acceptance will tend to have lower
emotional well-being.
H3: Gender will moderate the relationship between self-acceptance and emotional
well-being.
INCLUSION CRITERIA
● Participants must be between the ages of 13-17 years old.

● Participants must be able to read and write in English.
● Participants must provide informed consent to participate in the study.
● Participants must not have any diagnosed neurological or psychological
disorders.
● Participants must not be currently taking any medication that may affect
their personality or behavior.
TOOLS
● Self acceptance test
● The Emotional Well-Being Scale (EWBS; simsek 2011) is 14 item (Positive

emotional well-being [7 items] and Negative emotional well-being [7 items]) test
was developed to measure subjective well-being by focusing on individuals'
affective evaluations of their life. Items were designed to allow individuals to
evaluate their own lives in affect terms.
DELIMITATION
● The study is limited to Adolescents aging from 13 to 17

yrs old.
● The study is limited to self-acceptance among adolescents.
● The study is limited to emotional well-being among

adolescents.
references
Bluth, K., & Blanton, P. W. (2015). The influence of self-compassion on emotional well-being among early
and older adolescent males and females. The journal of positive psychology, 10(3), 219-230
.https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1080/17439760.2014.936967
Flett, G. L., Besser, A., Davis, R. A., & Hewitt, P. L. (2003). Dimensions of perfectionism, unconditional
self-acceptance, and depression. Journal of rational-emotive and cognitive-behavior therapy, 21, 119-138.
https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1023/A:1025051431957
Haaga, D. A. F., & Chamberlain, J. M. (2001). Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ)

[Database record]. APA PsycTests.https://doi.org/10.1037/t00471-000
Tschann, J. M., & Adler, N. E. (1997). Sexual self-acceptance, communication with partner, and
contraceptive use among adolescent females: A longitudinal study. Journal of Research on Adolescence,
7(4), 413-430.https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327795jra0704_4
Walęcka-Matyja, K. (2014). Adolescent personalities and their self-acceptance within complete families,
incomplete families and reconstructed families. Polish Journal of Applied Psychology, 12(1), 59-74.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/pjap-2015-0004
Williams, J., & Kumar, A. (2023). Mediating role of self-concept on character strengths and well-being among
adolescents with specific learning disorder in India. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 132, 104372.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2022.104372
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Self Acceptance And

Emotional Well Being

KEY TERMS - Self- Acceptance, Emotional Well-Being, Adolescents

It aims to shed light on the enduring impact on adolescents.

● Flett, G. L., Besser (2003). Dimensions of Perfectionism, Unconditional Self-Acceptance, and

❖ RESEARCH DESIGN - Descriptive research and Qualitative research

❖ DATA COLLECTION - Data is collected through Google Forms

❖ SAMPLE - 100 Adolescents of all genders

❖ SAMPLING - convenience sampling

❖ SPSS ANALYSIS - Correlation and Regression

1. To investigate the association between self-acceptance and

2. To analyze the extent to which adolescents embrace self-

3. To assess emotional well- being among Adolescents and how it

H1: There will be significant relationship between self-acceptance and emotional

● Participants must be between the ages of 13-17 years old.

● The Emotional Well-Being Scale (EWBS; simsek 2011) is 14 item (Positive

● The study is limited to Adolescents aging from 13 to 17

● The study is limited to self-acceptance among adolescents.

● The study is limited to emotional well-being among

Haaga, D. A. F., & Chamberlain, J. M. (2001). Unconditional Self-Acceptance Questionnaire (USAQ)

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