Self-efficacy and social competence reduce socioeconomic inequality in emotional symptoms among schoolchildren

Many adolescents experience mental health problems which may have serious consequences for short- and long-term health and wellbeing. This study investigates socioeconomic inequality in emotional symptoms, self-efficacy and social competence. Further, whether self-efficacy and social competence reduce socioeconomic inequalities in emotional symptoms.

Authors: C. Meilstrup, B. E. Holstein, L. Nielsen, P. Due, V. Koushede

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