This paper, based in data from Turkish schools, approaches the need to belong as a fundamental psychological construct related to multiple key adolescent school‐based and quality‐of‐life outcomes. The study investigates the mediating effect of loneliness on school belonging constructs such as social inclusion and exclusion on well‐being and mental health challenges. Findings suggest that loneliness is an important mechanism in explaining the effect of school belongingness on adolescent well‐being and mental health. The results highlight the value of belongingness‐based preventions and interventions aimed at promoting mental health and well‐being in school settings.
Arslan, G. (2021). School belongingness, well-being, and mental health among adolescents: exploring the role of loneliness. Australian Journal of Psychology, 73(1), 70–80. https://doi.org/10.1080/00049530.2021.1904499
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