Effects of Psychological Well-being, Self-esteem and Weight Concern on Interpersonal competence of University students

IntroductionSocial networks allow individuals to express themselves, and establish or maintain connections with others. Using social networks like Facebook may be associated with a sense of self-worth and may play an important role in psychological development of university students who are in emerging adulthood phase.Objective(1)Assess the psychological well-being of Saudi university students using social networks (Facebook).(2)Explore whether the relationship between Facebook use and bridging social capital is different for individuals with varying degrees of self-esteem and satisfaction with life.AimTo study the psychological well-being of Saudi university students using social networks (Facebook).MethodAn electronic survey was published in the community site for all students of King Saud University. in addition to the demographic information, the survey evaluates Facebook use intensity, bridging social capital and psychological well-being: self-esteem and satisfaction with life.ResultsA total of 1005 students completed the survey, of which 50.5% were female. Majority of them were members in Facebook (92.1%).ConclusionsResults showed no significant correlation between the use of Facebook and psychological well-being. It could be due to the fundamental difference between Arabs and other cultures or due to the use of other social networks. There was a positive relationship between bridging social capital and psychological well-being with being in preparatory year, which is most likely because advanced years has more workload preventing students from participating in King Saud University community. A longitudinal study over a series of years and addressing other popular social networks would be the next step.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

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The Effect of Self-Determined Solitude Motivation on Interpersonal Relationship Competence of University Students : The Dual Mediating Effect of Self-esteem and Psychological Well-being

Korean Journal of Human Ecology ◽

10.5934/kjhe.2020.29.2.137 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (2) ◽

pp. 137-150

Author(s):

Hyeji Jang ◽

Youjin Han

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Interpersonal Relationship ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Mediating Effect ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Relationship Competence

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The link between mindfulness and psychological well-being among university students: The mediating role of social connectedness and self-esteem

Current Psychology ◽

10.1007/s12144-021-02428-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Abaid Ur Rehman ◽

Xuqun You ◽

Ziyu Wang ◽

Feng Kong

Keyword(s):

University Students ◽

Social Connectedness ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Mediating Role

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Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being in University Students

Psychological Reports ◽

10.2466/06.10.13.pr0.109.5.453-460 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 109 (2) ◽

pp. 453-460 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

J. Molina-García ◽

I. Castillo ◽

A. Queralt

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

University Students ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Subjective Vitality ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Activity Groups ◽

Very High

An analysis of psychological well-being (self-esteem and subjective vitality) of 639 Spanish university students was performed, while accounting for the amount of leisure-time physical activity. The Spanish versions of the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and Subjective Vitality Scale were employed. Participants were divided into four groups (Low, Moderate, High, and Very high) depending on estimation of energy expenditure in leisure-time physical activity. Men and women having higher physical activity rated higher mean subjective vitality; however, differences in self-esteem were observed only in men, specifically between Very high and the other physical activity groups.

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