Positive psychological capital and adolescent psychosexual health: the moderating roles of gender and autonomy

Abstract Background Psychosexual health is a fundamental component of adolescent well-being. However, research has predominantly focused on risk factors, overlooking the potential benefits of positive psychological traits. This study aimed to investigate the associations between positive psychologic...

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Published in:	BMC Psychology
Main Authors:	Ji Luo, Haslina Binti Muhamad, Fanying Chen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-07-01
Subjects:	Adolescent Psychosexual health Positive psychological capital Autonomy Gender
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-03106-z

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