Dataset Fluorishing

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted adolescents, a vulnerable group undergoing critical developmental changes. This study aims to explore and compare how flourishing, perceived social support, empathic self-efficacy changes in adolescents during the lockdown and in the present. A sample of 261 Italian adolescents (79.3% females, 20.7% males, aged 13-19) has been enrolled. Flourishing Scale (FS), Perceived Empathic Self-Efficacy Scale (AEP/A), and Multidimensional Scale for Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) were employed. Results indicated a significant decrease in well-being during lockdown, with flourishing, empathic self-efficacy, and social support showing improvement post-lockdown. Gender differences revealed males reporting higher flourishing and friend support during lockdown. Younger adolescents exhibited higher flourishing during lockdown. High-flourishing individuals reported better outcomes in all variables. A mediation model results suggest that perceived empathic self-efficacy plays a mediating role between perceived social support and flourishing. These findings underscore the importance of supportive relationships and emotional skills in promoting adolescent resilience during challenging times.