Social Emotional Health Research Articles

Adolescents’ perceptions of autonomy-supportive parents and social-emotional health: Serial multiple mediation of positive stress and mental toughness

Adolescence may bring some developmental challenges that affect social-emotional health. However, it is also possible to turn challenges into opportunities. Parental autonomy support, psychological stress, and mental toughness can contribute to adolescents having a healthy period. This study examined the mediating role of positive stress and mental toughness in the relationship between parental autonomy support and social-emotional health. The study included 441 (female 56.46%, male 43.54%) adolescents in Turkey enrolled in a high school. Self-report scales were used in this cross-sectional study. The results showed that positive stress and mental toughness were serial mediators of the relationship between adolescents’ perceptions of parental autonomy support and social-emotional health outcomes (indirect effect = 0.05 [0.03, 0.08]). These results extend the implications of self-determination and positive psychology theories. It guides parents, educators, and school counselors in strengthening adolescents’ social-emotional health. Adolescents’ socio-emotional health can be enhanced through workshops and counseling services that offer parental autonomy support, positive management of stress, and mental toughness.

Intersectional inequalities in child social-emotional health: a case for proportionate universalism

Abstract Background Social-emotional difficulties in early childhood are associated with a range of outcomes across the life course and are related to socioeconomic factors. The aim of this study was to examine intersectional inequalities in social-emotional problems in preschool children relating to their parents’ income, education and country of birth in addition to investigating the public health implications. Methods This population-based study with a repeated cross-sectional design in the Västerbotten County of Sweden used the Ages and Stages Questionnaires: Social-Emotional (ASQ:SE) for children aged 3 in child health care services over the years of 2014-2018 and socio-economic information from national population registers. The effective sample of 8,823 individuals was analyzed using additive binomial regression in combination with an analysis of individual heterogeneity and discriminatory accuracy (AIHDA) approach to estimate risk differences for social-emotional problems across 27 intersectional groups and discriminatory accuracy. Results Average risk differences generally increased in the groups where multiple dimensions of social inequality intersected, with risk differences as high as 18% (95% CI 8 to 28%) and 25% (95% CI 14 to 37%) compared to the most advantaged category. The discriminatory accuracy of all three included regression models was estimated as moderate, but improved in a slight but statistically significant way with the addition of social inequalities. Conclusions This study increases our understanding of intersectional and social inequalities in social-emotional problems in preschool children. It supports the need for universal public health policies in addition to policies targeting more vulnerable groups when addressing this issue, consistent with the concept of proportionate universalism. An intersectional research perspective including discriminatory accuracy could increase our knowledge of health inequities and improve public health effectiveness. Key messages • Intersecting dimensions of social inequalities are associated with an increased risk of social-emotional problems in children aged 3. • Universal public health policies are needed in addition to policies targeting vulnerable population groups with regards to social-emotional problems in young children.

Empowering the helping hands: A positive psychological intervention for enhancing work engagement and reducing stress among preschool social workers in Hong Kong.

This study explores the efficacy of the Early Advancement in Social-Emotional Health and Positivity (EASP) programme, designed to enhance personal resources, namely self-compassion and positivity among preschool social workers, to reduce stress and bolster work engagement. A total of 84 preschool social workers (Mage=32.47years, SD=6.86, range=22-55; female=90.48%) participated in a 5-week randomized control trial. Participants were randomly allocated to either the intervention group (n=38), which received four online workshops and an online activity, or the wait-list control group (n=46), which received the intervention post-data collection. Self-compassion, positivity, work engagement, and work stress were measured before and after the intervention. Results from a path analytic model indicated excellent fit with the data, χ2=2.08, df=3, Comparative Fit Index=1.00, Tucker-Lewis Index=1.00, Root Mean Square Error of Approximation=0.00 (90% CI=0.00-0.16), SRMR=0.03. The intervention demonstrated direct effects on changes in self-compassion (β=0.21, p=0.04) and positivity (β=0.28, p=0.03), with indirect effects on work engagement (β=0.13, p=0.02), while no significant impact was observed on work stress (β=-0.09, p=0.06). These findings underscore the efficacy of positive psychological interventions in fostering work engagement among social workers. Incorporating the EASP programme into ongoing professional development activities is recommended to enhance the job engagement and psychological well-being of social workers in early childhood education and care sectors.

Trimodal skin health programme for childhood impetigo control in remote Western Australia (SToP): a cluster randomised, stepped-wedge trial.

Skin infections affect physical health and, through stigma, social-emotional health. When untreated, they can cause life-threatening conditions. We aimed to assess the effect of a holistic, co-designed, region-wide skin control programme on the prevalence of impetigo. The SToP (See, Treat, and Prevent Skin Sores and Scabies) trial is a pragmatic, open-cohort, stepped-wedge cluster randomised trial involving participants aged 0-18 years in nine remote communities of the Kimberley, Western Australia. The trial involves programmatic interventions in three domains: See (skin checks and skin infection recognition training), Treat (skin infection treatment training, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim for impetigo, and ivermectin for scabies), and Prevent (co-designed health promotion and environmental health). Four clusters, defined as pragmatic aggregations of communities, were randomised in two steps to progressively receive the activities during ten visits. The primary outcome was the proportion of school-aged children (aged 5-9 years) with impetigo. We adopted an intention-to-treat analysis and compared the intervention with the control (usual care before the start of intervention) states to derive a time and cluster averaged effect using Bayesian modelling. This study is registered with Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12618000520235. Between Sept 19, 2018, and Nov 22, 2022, 915 children were consented and 777 (85%) had skin checks performed on at least one of ten possible visits between May 5, 2019, and Nov 22, 2022. Of the participants, 448 (58%) of 777 were aged 5-9 years at one or more of the visit timepoints and were eligible for primary outcome assessment. A decline in impetigo occurred across all clusters, with the greatest decline during the observational period of baseline skin checks before commencement of the interventional trial activities activities. The mean (95% credible interval) for the conditional posterior odds ratio for observing impetigo in the intervention compared with the control period was 1·13 (0·71-1·70). The probability that the intervention reduced the odds of observing impetigo was 0·33. A decreased prevalence of impetigo during the observational period before the commencement of trial activities was sustained across the trial, attributable to the trimodal skin health initiative. Although the prevalence of impetigo reduced, there is no direct evidence to attribute this to the individual effects of the trial activities. The wholistic approach inclusive of skin checks collectively contributed to the sustained reduction in impetigo. Western Australia Department of Health, Australian National Health and Medical Research Council, and Healthway.

Paediatric long-COVID diagnosis in school’s health unit environment

It is known that the mental health and well-being of all children and young people should be taken care of, regardless of their SARS-CoV-2 infection status. It is difficult to know the exact number of young people who need help, but in many health systems the need is likely to be greater than the resources available. Many questions about long-COVID-19 in children and adolescents <18 years of age, its prevalence, natural course, risk factors, mechanisms and consequences remain unanswered. As well as studies assessing whether vaccination reduces the risk of long-COVID-19 in children and adolescents who contract COVID-19 despite vaccination would be valuable. This paper examine the degree to which environmental elements were connected to children’s well-being during COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions. The purpose of this study is to investigate early learning experiences in the family, childhood education and environmental elements that affect children’s social-emotional health. The results also show that there may be protective variables for kids’ mental health amid stressful situations, such the lockdowns that many families went through during the pandemic. Keywords: long-COVID, mental health in children, COVID-19, vaccinations, pandemic.

Importance of Coping Strategies on Quality of Life in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by a variety of symptoms such as fatigue, spasticity, tremors, and cognitive disorders. Individuals with MS may employ different coping strategies to manage these symptoms, which in turn can significantly impact their quality of life (QoL). This review aims to analyze these coping strategies and their impact on QoL. Furthermore, it seeks to identify the key factors that influence the choice and effectiveness of these coping strategies, providing insights into which strategies are most beneficial for enhancing QoL in people with MS. Methods: Systematic searches were performed in Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. This systematic review has been registered in OSF with the number DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/QY37X. Results: A total of 1192 studies were identified. After reading the full text of the selected studies and applying predefined inclusion criteria, 19 studies were included based on their pertinence and relevance to the topic. The results revealed that emotional variables, demographic factors, personality traits, and family support significantly influence the choice of coping strategies used to manage the symptoms of MS. Problem-solving and task-oriented coping were prevalent among MS patients and associated with better QoL outcomes. Emotional-focused and avoidance strategies were generally linked to poorer QoL, though avoidance provided temporary relief in certain contexts. Social support, emotional health, and cognitive reframing were crucial in enhancing QoL. Conclusions: The findings underscore the importance of tailored psychoeducational and therapeutic interventions focusing on emotional health, social support, and adaptive coping strategies. These interventions can significantly improve the long-term outcomes for individuals with MS. Future research should explore the dynamic interactions between coping strategies and QoL over time, providing a comprehensive understanding of how to best support MS patients in managing their disease.

Association Between Socio-Emotional Health, Physical Activity and Screen Time Among Children

ABSTRACT Background Technological advancements have led to increased screen time and decreased Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activities (MVPA) among children. The impact of MVPA on children’s mental health is less explored compared to adults. Purpose This study investigated the relationship between children’s social-emotional health, MVPA, and screen time across different socioeconomic statuses (SES) in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Methods Primary school children completed questionnaires (n = 1041), analyzed for MVPA, screen time, and emotional health indicators. Results Lower SES children showed higher MVPA levels (23.11% active) than higher SES counterparts (11.8% active), but higher SES children exceeded 2 hours of screen time more (58.7% vs. 44.5%). Happiness correlated positively with MVPA, while worries negatively impacted MVPA. Sadness and worries increased screen time. Discussion Poor socio-emotional health was linked to increased screen time and decreased MVPA, limiting physical activity opportunities. Significant SES disparities suggest tailored interventions are crucial. Translation to Health Education Practice Addressing socio-emotional well-being is vital for promoting healthier lifestyles among Iranian children, emphasizing strategies to mitigate screen time and enhance MVPA.

Quality of life in patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis in Duhok government, Kurdistan of Iraq

Background and objectives: Spondylarthritis is a broad spectrum of chronic inflammatory diseases, and one of its of phenotypes is ankylosing spondylitis. Ankylosing spondylitis can impact the quality of life and health status because of pain, fatigue, and stiffness. This study aims to evaluate health-related quality of life and extra-articular manifestation in patients with ankylosing spondylitis in Iraq /Duhok city. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in the Duhok Center of Rheumatic Diseases. This study was conducted from the first of June 2022 to the end of November 2022 and ninety-two ankylosing spondylitis patients were enrolled and had their quality of life assessed. The assessment of Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life Questionnaire was used, which is divided into four categories: social interaction, emotional health, disease activity, and physical function. Results: Most of the patients were diagnosed between age 25 and 34 years, more than 90% of the participants were males only 6.5 % were females. The mean value of the total Quality of life score of patients with ankylosing spondylitis was 32.1. %. The patients had bilateral sacroiliitis (90.22%), peripheral arthritis (54.35%), plantar fasciitis (43.48%), and anterior uveitis (22.83%). The HLA-B27 was positive for 60.87% and 93.48% had spinal involvement. A small percentage did moderate physical activity (10.8%). patients with normal sleepers (63.04%), and those who were able to walk (94.57%). The study showed that the total QoL score of short sleepers had worse scores compared to the normal sleepers (41.67 vs. 27.76; P<0001) was statistically significant. Conclusion: Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic condition that needs assessment. The disease affects the quality of life, causing functional disability and reduced activity.

The role of VEGF and TGF-β blood levels for fibroid shrinkage, menorrhagia score, and quality of life improvement after uterine artery embolization for uterine fibroids: a study protocol.

Uterine leiomyoma is a common condition affecting women that occurs in more than 70% of females. Women with leiomyomas overall have lower quality of life and deficiency in many specific spheres of life including work-related productivity, sexuality, relationships, social-emotional health, and physical well-being that might be present even in pre-and extended throughout early postmenopausal life. Choices for symptomatic fibroid management include medical, interventional radiology procedures, surgical, and expectant management. The uterine artery embolization (UAE) procedure has gained justified popularity for myoma management. Growth factors, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and tumor growth factor β (TGF-β), hold an important role in leiomyoma progression. However, blood levels of VEGF and TGF-β in patients before and after UAE are not fully investigated and the possible relationship with myoma shrinkage has not been evaluated. Therefore, this study aims to assess menorrhagia score and quality of life improvement after UAE for uterine fibroids and compare blood levels of VEGF and TGF-β in patients with uterine leiomyoma before and after UAE. This cross-sectional study will be performed at the University Medical Center, Astana, Kazakhstan. Women undergoing the UAE procedure for uterine leiomyoma will be involved in the study following the precisely defined inclusion/exclusion criteria. Uterine leiomyoma nodules' structural changes after UAE will be assessed along with the blood levels of growth factors (VEGF and TGF-β), menorrhagia score, and quality of life. An important outcome of this project will be an investigation of the blood levels of growth factors (VEGF and TGF-β) before and after the procedure and their association with leiomyoma shrinkage in correlation with the menorrhagia score and quality of life alterations among patients undergoing UAE.

First Nations music and social emotional wellbeing and health among LGBTIQA+SB First Nations peoples: a review of the literature

Music has been linked to improved social and emotional wellbeing for First Nations Peoples, yet little research directly explores the link between music and social emotional wellbeing of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual, Sistergirl, and Brotherboy (LGBTIQA+SB) First Nation Peoples in Australia. This article reports on a hybrid scoping narrative review of existing literature that explores LGBTIQA+SB social emotional wellbeing and potential links to music practices, such as music listening, performance, and composing. Findings suggest that music and creative practices can be linked to feelings of elation, positive self-regard, and safety. Music and performance can promote and celebrate the diversity and complexities of Queer First Nations people and identities through art and performance, enhancing a sense of belonging and links to community, generating feelings of pride, and contributing to knowledge sharing. Community connections built through creative arts and digital platforms are seen as enhancing social emotional wellbeing for First Nations Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer/Questioning, Brotherboy, Sistergirl people.

Reading for life-long health.

There is a strong, positive relationship between childhood literacy and physical and mental health outcomes in adulthood. Through primary care-based literacy interventions, pediatricians reach children and their families long before they enter traditional education venues. In so doing, pediatricians play a key role in children's school readiness and in turn health outcomes. The current state of childhood literacy in United States defines an increasingly urgent platform for the healthcare profession generally, and pediatricians specifically, to embrace. Through reviewing the existing literature on the impact of childhood literacy on physical, mental, and social-emotional health outcomes, we hope to highlight the need for increased collaboration between the education and medical fields to further promote the literacy interventions in pediatric healthcare settings.

Japanese cultural adaptation and validation of the Social Emotional Health Survey-Higher Education

ABSTRACT Objectives Educators in both Western and non-Western contexts are increasingly acknowledging the necessity of screening for students’ psychological dispositions to identify and effectively support at-risk students. The Social-Emotional Health Survey-Higher Education (SEHS-HE) has the potential to offer a practical yet comprehensive measure of positive psychological dispositions among Japanese higher education students. Methods The present study validated the SEHS – HE with a sample of 434 Japanese undergraduate university students aged 19–25 (Male = 184; Female = 247; gender not identified = 3). Results The confirmatory factor analyses supported the internal validity, concurrent validity, and internal and external reliability of the SEHS-HE with a second-order model. Higher covitality scores were associated with higher subjective wellbeing and lower psychological distress, which provided evidence of concurrent validity. These findings support further research into using the SEHS – HE as a universal wellness screener in Japanese higher education students to identify the social-emotional strengths of all students. It can also help identify students vulnerable to developing mental health disorders and needing extra social-emotional support services. Conclusions Further study is required to confirm the findings and establish how to use the SEHS – HE most effectively with Japanese higher education students in a culturally sensitive manner.

Enhancing active aging through IRAGE: Mitigating social isolation with intergenerational gaming

This paper presents the outcomes of a pioneering study that explores the potential of remote intergenerational communication to combat social isolation among children and older adults, especially under constraints posed by pandemics such as COVID-19. Acknowledging the limited mobility of many older adults, this research aims to provide insights into how digital platforms can facilitate meaningful exchanges between generations. Utilizing a mixed methodology approach, the study first conducted a user interaction analysis to outline guidelines for participant engagement with the Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-based tool called IRAGE (Intergenerational Remote Access to Gaming Experiences) designed specifically for this purpose. Following the development of the ICT tool, three sessions of the remote intergenerational experience were held, during which participants' interactions were recorded and subsequently analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. Key findings from the study reveal that remote intergenerational communication can significantly mitigate feelings of isolation among older adults, contributing to their mental health and emotional well-being. Moreover, the study highlights the effectiveness of the web-based platform in facilitating these interactions, with older adults and children finding the user interface intuitive and the overall experience engaging. These outcomes underscore the importance of leveraging technology to maintain social connections during challenging times and offer valuable guidelines for developing ICT tools that cater to the needs of diverse user groups. By demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of remote intergenerational communication, this research contributes to the broader discourse on active aging and the role of digital technologies in promoting social inclusion and emotional health.

Adolescents’ Covitality Patterns: Relations with Student Demographic Characteristics and Proximal Academic and Mental Health Outcomes

Identifying and promoting students’ social-emotional strengths is essential in building their mental health. Covitality, representing the co-occurrence of psychological strengths, is a helpful framework for characterizing students’ well-being. This study used latent profile analysis to identify adolescents’ (n = 11,217; 50.3% female, 37.8% male; grades 9 [33.7%], 10 [21.0%], 11 [28.9%], and 12 [16.5%]) covitality patterns across 12 social-emotional health domains. We investigated whether student demographic characteristics (i.e., sex, parent educational attainment, ethnic identification) were related to profile membership. We further examined profiles’ relations to students’ proximal academic and mental health outcomes, including self-reported grades, school connectedness, life satisfaction, and psychological distress. Four covitality profiles were identified—High, Moderate-High, Moderate-Low, and Low. Profile membership was statistically significantly related to students’ sex and socioeconomic circumstances but with small effect sizes. We identified consistent differences across covitality profiles on student self-reported proximal outcomes. Overall, students in profiles with higher covitality levels (High and Moderate-High) reported (a) higher grades, school connectedness, and life satisfaction and (b) less psychological distress, with students in the High profile reporting the most favorable outcomes. Assessing students’ strengths and providing interventions focused on building strengths across domains are recommended.

Adolescents' Social Emotional Health, Stress Resilience and Perceived Parenting Styles

The current study adopts a holistic and positive psychological approach to mental health, focusing on the emotional and social health domains of adolescents. The focus is on the correlation between adolescents' social emotional health, stress resilience and their perceived parenting style. Research methodologies: The Social Emotional Health Survey System (SEHS-S, Furlong et al., 2014); Brief Resilient Coping Scale (Sinclaire, Wallston, 2004); The parenting styles questionnaire (EMBU, Arrindell, 1999). Participants: 160 adolescents between 12 and 18 years of age. Research results: all parenting styles (except rejection) perceived by adolescents are significantly positively related to overall social emotional health (SEHS-S) index Covitality; adolescents stress resilience significantly positively correlates with all sub-scales of social emotional health and with the overall Covitality index. Effective communication between parents and children could help prevent or mitigate many problems and stresses during adolescence and contribute to positive development in adulthood.

The effectiveness of a positive psychological intervention for promoting preschool teachers' well-being and professional competence: EASP intervention program.

The present study investigated the effectiveness of the Early Advancement in Social-Emotional Health and Positivity (EASP) program, a positive psychological intervention promoting preschool teachers' well-being and the motivational aspect of professional competence. Participants were 273 in-service preschool teachers (Mage = 34.56 years, SD = 9.52, range = 22-58; female = 98.90%) who participated in a 2-month randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n = 143) receiving 1) four online workshops, 2) a smartphone app, and 3) an online activity, or to the wait-list control group (n = 130), which received the intervention materials after all the data collection. Participants reported their well-being dimensions, teaching self-efficacy, and autonomous motivation for teaching before and after the intervention. Results from a path analytic model exhibited excellent fit with the data, χ2 = 37.62, df = 33, CFI = .99, TLI = .98, RMSEA = .02 [90% CI = 0.00, 0.05], SRMR = .02. The intervention had direct effects on changes in well-being dimensions, including positivity, outcome, strength, engagement, and resilience (β = .14 to .26, ps = .00 to .04), and indirect intervention effects on changes in teaching self-efficacy and autonomous motivation for teaching (β = .14 to .15, ps = .00 to .01). These findings highlighted the potential value of implementing positive psychological interventions in educational settings to promote the well-being and professional competence among preschool teachers.

Japanese cultural adaptation and validation of the social emotional health survey-secondary for junior high school students

The Social Emotional Health Survey–Secondary (SEHS-S) assesses adolescents’ psychological dispositions associated with positive psychosocial development. The present study extended SEHS–S research by validating the SEHS-S with a nonwestern sample of Japanese junior high school students (Grades 7–9; N = 1,181) and investigating sex and grade level difference in Covitality and four domains of positive psychological dispositions (Belief-in-Self, Belief-in-Others, Emotional Competence, and Engaged Living). The confirmatory factor analyses supported the internal validity of the SEHS-S with a second-order model. Higher Covitality scores predicted higher life satisfaction, school connectedness, and prosocial behavior and lower emotional symptoms, conduct problems, inattention/hyperactivity, and peer problems, evidence of concurrent validity. Analyses supported the factorial invariance for different sex and grade level. Females reported higher Belief-in-Others and Emotional Competence and lower Belief-in-Self and Engaged Living than males. Grade 9 students reported higher Covitality, Belief-in-Self, Emotional Competence, and Belief-in-Others than Grade 8 students. These results support expanding the use of the SEHS–S as a universal wellness screener in Japanese junior high schools to identify the social–emotional strengths of all students. Further study needs to establish how to use the SEHS–S most effectively with Japanese junior high school students in a culturally sensitive manner.

Leveraging 4-H to Address Emergent Health Needs during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Epidemiology Pilot Project

4-H academics responded to the Covid pandemic by rapidly adapting CDC and other resources for virtual delivery. A statewide epidemiology project was taught to 48 youth with the goal of minimizing fears and confusion, increasing prevention measures, leveraging current topics for education, and bolstering the social-emotional health of youth participants. Results indicated that youth enjoyed the project and adopted behaviors to reduce the spread of infectious diseases, such as increased mask-wearing.

Building capacity in urban schools: emphasizing partnerships between counselor education and elementary schools

PurposePost-COVID-19, public K–12 schools are still facing the consequences of the years of interrupted learning. Schools serving minoritized students are particularly at risk for facing challenges with academics, behavior and student social emotional health. The university counseling programs are in positions to build capacity in urban schools while also supporting counselors-in-training through service-learning opportunities.Design/methodology/approachThe following conceptual manuscript demonstrates how counselor education counseling programs and public schools can harness the capacity-building benefits of university–school partnerships. While prevalent in fields like special education, counselor educators have yet to heed the hall to participate in mutually beneficial partnership programs.FindingsUsing the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and the components of the university–school partnerships, counselor educators and school stakeholders can work together to support student mental health, school staff well-being and counselor-in-training competence.Originality/valueThe benefits and opportunities within the university–school partnerships are well documented. However, few researchers have described a model to support partnerships between the university counseling programs and urban elementary schools. We provide a best practice model using the principles of university–school partnerships and a school’s existing MTSS framework.

Sleep extension among adolescents promotes positive, goal-directed emotional responses during social interactions: a Pilot study

ABSTRACT The protective nature of adequate sleep during adolescence is poorly understood, particularly regarding social relationships. We explored emotion and behaviour during two social interaction tasks among teens assigned to sleep extension (SE) or typical sleep (TS) conditions. Twenty healthy adolescents completed a baseline assessment (7 nights typical sleep) followed by assignment to SE or TS (5 nights). Participants returned to the lab to complete a frustrating computer game and two social interactions with a confederate peer (one naturalistic, one manipulated) during which adolescents were asked to up-regulate positive emotion. Following a frustrating task, the SE group reported increased positive emotions during the goal-directed interaction relative to both the naturalistic interaction and the TS group. Findings suggest another 30 minutes of sleep for five nights assisted adolescents in up-regulating positive emotional to meet socially relevant goals. Findings from this pilot study support the protective role of adequate sleep for social functioning and emotional health during adolescence.