scholarly journals Social Support and the Psychological Well-being of Academically Stressed Students in the University of Buea

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Joseph Lah Lo-oh ◽  
Etah Bate-Arrah Ayuk
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Peer Acceptance ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
The University

This study set out to investigate the effect of social support on the psychological well-being of academically stressed students in the University of Buea. The study was based on the premise that university students often come with a replete of academically stressed circumstances that often also lead to psychological breakdown. A major contention was that social support could serve as a major framework for the psychological wellbeing of such academically stressed students. We hypothesized that social support systems such as parent/family support, peer acceptance, teachers’ support and the availability of learning resources could lead to the psychological wellbeing of academically stressed students. The purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 374 academically stressed students. The instrument used to collect data was the questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using the Spearman’s correlation test. The findings revealed that parent/family support (r=0.160; P=0.000), peer acceptance (r=0.140; P=0.000), teachers’ involvement (r= 0.205; P=0.000), and the availability of learning resources r= 0.417; P=0.000) affected the psychological well being of academically stressed students in the university of Buea. It was concluded that social support has a significant explanatory power over the psychological well-being of academically stressed students. In that case parents and significant others ought to spend time listening to students’ concerns and giving advice to those currently dealing with difficult issues.

scholarly journals Hubungan Lokus Kendali Internal dan Dukungan Sosial Dengan Kesejahteraan Psikologis pada Penyandang Disabilitas di Aceh Tengah

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-58
Author(s):  
Rahmania Rahmania ◽  
Abdul Munir ◽  
Zuhdi Budiman
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Internal Locus ◽  
Internal Locus Of Control

This study aims to determine the relationship of internal locus of control and social support with psychological wellbeing Disability in Aceh Tengah.The research using correlational quantitative methods. The sample of this study amounted to 93 students with disability by using simple random sampling technique. Data collection methods in this study using three scales, namely the scale of Psychological Wellbeing, Scale Locus Of Internal Control and Social Support Scale. Data analysis is Multiple Regression. The results of this study show (1) There is a significant positive relationship between internal locus of control and social support with psychological well-being, with coefficient rx12y = 0,592 with p = 0,000 with contribution of 35%. (2) there is a significant positive relation between locus of control Internal with psychological well-being, with coefficient rx1y = 0.337 with p = 0,000 with contribution of 11.3%. (3) there is a significant positive correlation between social support and psychological well-being, with coefficient rx2y = 0,554 with p = 0,000 with contribution of 30,7%, hence can be concluded that hypothesis accepted.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Persepsi Stigma Sosial Dan Dukungan Sosial Terhadap Kesejahteraan Psikologis Pada Narapidana

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wahyu Utami
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Age Range

This study aims to determine the effect of social stigma perception and social support on psychological wellbeing on prisoners. perceptions of social stigma and social support as independent variables and psychological well-being of dependent variables. Subjects were 140 prisoners who underwent half of prisoners in prisons class II A kediri with age range 20 to 37 years. The random sampling technique is used as the subject taking method. Data analysis used multiple linear regression analysis and data collection using scale psychological well being scale (PWBS), perceived social stigmatization (STS) and Multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS). The results showed that social stigma perception with psychological well-being had negative and significant influence with value (? = -.514, p = 0,000), social support gave influence to psychological welfare with value (? = 0.422, P = 0.000), perception social stigma and social support together have an influence on psychological well-being with value (F = 54,339, P = 0,000)

scholarly journals GRATITUDE DAN PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING PADA REMAJA

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 260
Author(s):  
Adhyatman Prabowo
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Positive Relation ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Emotional Aspect

Gratitude dan psychological well-being merupakan aspek emosi positif yang ada dalam individu. Individu yang memiliki rasa bersyukur karena mampu menyadari bahwa dirinya banyak menerima kebaikan, penghargaan baik dari Tuhan, orang lain dan lingkungan sekitarnya. Sedangkan individu yang memiliki psychological well-being ketika Ia mampu menerima dirinya, membentuk hubungan yang hangat, memiliki kemandirian, mengontrol lingkungan eksternal, memiliki arti dalam hidup serta merealisasikan potensi dirinya secara kontinyu. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh Gratitude terhadap Psychological well being pada remaja. Penelitian menggunakan desain kuantitatif non eksperimen korelasional dua variabel. Teknik sampling yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah menggunakan teknik cluster sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan skala Ryff’s psychological well-being scale dan  The Gratitude Questionnaires Six Item Form (GQ-6). Analisa data menggunakan metode analisa korelasional. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada hubungan yang signifikan antara gratitude dan psychological well-being pada remaja (r=0,012, p=0,865). Kata kunci: Gratitude, psychological well-being, remaja. Gratitude and psychological well being is a positive emotional aspect in every individual. People have gratitude on their self because they aware to get something good in every situation, a good appreciation from God and another people. Meanwhile, people who have psychological well being when they have self acceptance, positive relation to other people, have autonomy and mastering environment, have purpose in life and realizing their potential. The purpose of this study is to know the effect of gratitude towards psychological well being in adolescents. The research design used quantitative non-experimental study, correlating 2 variables. The sampling technique using cluster sampling. The data collected by using Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale formed by Caroll D. Ryff (1989) and The Gratitude Questionnaires Six Item Form (GQ-6) be in the form of Likert Scale by McCullough (2002). The data analyzed by correlational analysis method. The result of this study show that there is no correlation between gratitude and psychological well-being in adolescent (r = 0,012; p=0,865). Keywords: Gratitude, psychological well-being, adolescents

scholarly journals Is Social Support Related to Psychological Wellbeing in Working Mother?

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 505
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ari Arfianto ◽  
Mustikasari Mustikasari ◽  
Ice Yulia Wardani
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Working Mothers ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Working Mother

The number of working mothers has increased significantly in the last decade. Working mothers have a dual role, as caregivers of children and earn a living. The role of a worker adds to the burden and affects the psychological well-being of the mother. Psychological well-being is an indicator of an individual's mental health. Social support are important factors in the psychological well-being of working mothers. The purpose of this study was to analyze relationship between social support and psychological well-being of working mothers. This research used correlational cross sectional study design. 374 working mother in Sidoarjo East Java were taken using accidental sampling technique. Variable was measured using Multidimentional Scale of Perceived Social Support questionair and Ryff’s Scale Psychological Well-Being questionair. Variables were analyzed by pearson correlation. The result of this research showed that social support have significant correlation with psychological well-being (p value 0,000). These results explain the importance of social support factors in improving the psychological well-being of working mothers.

scholarly journals The Correlation between Social Support and Work-Family Enrichment with Psychological Well-Being among Married Nurses

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. LAYOUTING
Author(s):  
Sony Wijaya
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Work And Family ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Family Balance ◽  
Work Family ◽  
Work Family Enrichment ◽  
Family Enrichment

Work and family are two domains where adults spend most of their time, and this can lead to role conflict. This study aimed to examine the correlation between social support and work-family enrichment with psychological well-being among married nurses. This research was quantitative study conducted through cross sectional design. The method used for data collection was questionnaires, including work-family enrichment, social support, and  psychological well-being questionnaires. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling, with the inclusion criteria was married nurses who have children. The participants of this study were 100 nurses at Gibran Medika Utama healthcare. The statistical analysis was done by using regression test. The results obtained were: (1) there was a significant correlation between social support and work-family enrichment with psychological well-being (F = 26 036; p 0.05; R square = 0.214), (2) social support had a significant correlation with psychological well-being (r=0.252, p 0.05), and (3) work-family enrichment had a significant correlation with psychological well-being (r 0.219; p 0.05).  Social support and work-family enrichment has significant correlation with psychological well-being, so it is suggested for the organization that it is necessary to conduct programs that consider work family balance. Further research is also suggested to involve other variables such as personality and life satisfaction.

scholarly journals Gratitude and social support as predictors for fishermen's subjective well-being

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Abdul Rahman Shaleh ◽  
Anizar Rahayu ◽  
Azlee Zubeir ◽  
Akhlis Istiqlal
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Negative Experience ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Social Support Scale

Everybody aspires and deserves some personal well-being. This kind of well-being is subjective, and it is shaped by the way individuals perceive and feel the situations surrounding their lives. This study aimed to investigate the effect of gratitude and social support on fishermen's subjective well-being. This study's subjects were 299 fishermen living in the coastal area of Pelabuhan Ratu, who were chosen through an accidental sampling technique. In collecting data, subjective well-being was measured using Flourishing Scale (Diener et al., 2009) and Scale of Positive and Negative Experience (Diener & Biswas-Diener, 2008), Gratitude Scale, which was based on Gratitude Resentment and Appreciation Test (Watkins, Woodward, Stone, & Kolts, 2003), and Social Support Scale that was based on Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (Dahlem, et al., 1991). Multiple regression analysis showed that the entire independent variables significantly influenced subjective well-being. Meanwhile, each dimension's regressive coefficient on the independent variables showed four sub-variables that significantly influenced the dependent variables: sense of abundance, simple appreciation, appreciation to others, and family support.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Physical Workout on Psychological Wellbeing among Students in Selected University of Health Sciences Mangaluru

2021 ◽  
pp. 294-302
Author(s):  
Christy Babu ◽  
Syed Imran
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background of Study: Student period is the most memorable period of one's life time, it includes both happy moments and stressors to cope with, here researcher try to identify the stress level and psychological well being of student be and to identify the affect of physical workout on the psychological well being. Methods: A quantitative research approach and quasi experimental pre test post test control group design was adopted for the study. Fifty subjects were selected bypurposive sampling technique. The subjects were assigned either to experimental group (n=25) or control group (n=25). The psychological wellbeing was measured using Ryff’s scale of psychological wellbeing. Results: The study showed that the students have various stress and the physical workout is effective in improving psychological well being, This shows there is no association between psychological wellbeing and selected demographic variables of the students. Conclusion: concluded that physical workout is effective in improving psychological wellbeing among students.

Perceived Social Support, Affect and Psychological Well-Being in Married and Widowed Older Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Fernandes ◽  
Nandini Sanyal ◽  
Soundarya Dhupar
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Negative Affect ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Interpersonal Support

The objective of the present study is to observe whether there is a relationship between perceived social support, positive and negative affect and psychological well-being among married and widowed older adults. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of 120 older adults, aged above 60 years, out of whom 60 were men (30 married and 30 widowed) and 60 women (30 married and 30 widowed). The Interpersonal Support Evaluation List (ISEL-12) (Cohen & Hoberman, 1983), Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) (Watson, Clark, & Tellegen, 1988b) and Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-Being (Ryff, 1989) were administered to measure perceived social support, positive and negative affect and psychological well-being respectively. Significant differences were found between married and widowed older adults with respect to positive and negative affect and psychological well-being (p <0.05) There were no significant gender differences with respect to perceived social support, affect and psychological well-being. The study also showed significant correlations between the dimensions of perceived social support, positive and negative affect and psychological well-being (p<0.05). Details are discussed in the paper. The study brings to light that affect plays a significant role in the psychological well-being of older adults and encouraging of social networks can help sustain successful aging.

scholarly journals Psychological Well-Being pada Pengungsi Pencari Suaka yang Tinggal di Negara Transit

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rahma Wati ◽  
Venny Venny ◽  
Yudy Sastra Tantama ◽  
Achmad Irvan Dwi Putra
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Single Mother ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Observation Methods ◽  
In Transit ◽  
Positive Social Support ◽  
Refugees And Asylum Seekers

Abstract: The number of refugees and asylum seekers in Indonesia continues to increase. During the process of finding a solution, many things happen in their lives that have an impact on psychology. This study focuses on the psychological well-being of refugees seeking asylum in transit countries. This study used qualitative research methods. A purposive sampling technique was conducted to determine six subjects, consisting of groups of unaccompanied adolescents, heads of families, and single mothers. Data obtained through interview and observation methods. The reason the researchers used this research technique was to dig deeper into the psychological well-being aspects of refugees seeking asylum in transit countries. The results showed that age and positive social support greatly affected the psychological well-being of the unaccompanied adolescent group and the head of the family, while the lack of social support for the single mother group subject made the subject experience low psychological well-being. Indonesian Abstract. Jumlah pengungsi dan pencari suaka di Indonesia terus meningkat. Selama proses penemuan solusi, banyak hal terjadi dalam hidup mereka yang berdampak pada dampak psikologis. Penelitian ini berfokus pada kesejahteraan psikologis pengungsi pencari suaka di negara transit. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif. Teknik purposive sampling dilakukan untuk menentukan enam subjek, yang terdiri dari kelompok remaja tanpa pendamping, kepala keluarga, dan ibu tunggal. Data diperoleh melalui metode wawancara dan observasi. Alasan peneliti menggunakan teknik penelitian ini adalah untuk menggali lebih dalam aspek kesejahteraan psikologis pengungsi pencari suaka di negara transit. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa usia dan dukungan sosial yang positif sangat mempengaruhi kesejahteraan psikologis subjek kelompok remaja tanpa pendamping dan kepala keluarga, sedangkan kurangnya dukungan sosial pada subjek kelompok single mother membuat subjek mengalami kesejahteraan psikologis. rendah.

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