Correlation Between Subjective Well-Being and Psychological Well-Being among University Students

Abstract

Background: Subjective well-being (SWB) is a self-reported measure of well-being, which comprises three distinct but often related components of wellbeing: frequent positive affect, infrequent negative affect, and cognitive evaluations such as life satisfaction. Psychological well-being (PWB) consists of positive relation-ships with others, personal mastery, autonomy, a feeling of purpose and meaning in life, and personal growth and development. This study aimed to estimate the correlation between SWB and PWB among university students. Subjects and Method: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Psychology Study Program, Faculty of Public Health, Nusa Cendana University, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, from March to April 2018. A total sample of 211 students was selected for this study. The study variables were SWB and PWB. The data were collected by pre-tested questionnaire and analyzed by correlation. Results: SWB was strongly and positively correlated with PWB (r= 0.71; p<0.001). Conclusion: Subjective well-being is strongly and positively correlated with psychological well-being.