Quality of Life in Kuwaiti High School Students
Author Information
Author(s): Al-Fayez Ghenaim A, Ohaeri Jude U
Primary Institution: Kuwait University
Hypothesis
Kuwaiti students would be generally satisfied with their circumstances of living, and their average QOL domain scores would be high, in comparison with the international data.
Conclusion
Poorer QOL seemed to reflect a circumstance of social disadvantage and poor psychosocial well-being in which girls fared worse than boys.
Supporting Evidence
- Boys had significantly higher QOL than girls, mediated by anxiety/depression.
- The prevalence of at risk status for impaired QOL was 12.9% - 18.8%.
- Poorer QOL was significantly associated with parental divorce and father's low socio-economic status.
- Quality of life decreased with age, with older students reporting lower scores.
Takeaway
This study looked at how happy high school students in Kuwait are with their lives. It found that girls are generally less happy than boys, and many students face challenges that affect their well-being.
Methodology
A nation-wide sample of 4467 senior high school students completed questionnaires that included the WHOQOL-Bref.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the cultural context affecting responses to the questionnaires.
Limitations
The study was cross-sectional, which limits the ability to infer causality.
Participant Demographics
Participants were high school students aged 14-23 years, with 48.6% being boys.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001
Statistical Significance
p < 0.001
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