The Role of Gratitude on Well-Being Among College Students Who Are Working Undergraduate Thesis

Abstract

As one of the requirements for obtaining a bachelor’s degree, college students are required to make an undergraduate thesis. There are many challenges and obstacles that college students must face that will affect their well-being. However, it does not prevent college students for completing their undergraduate thesis. This is due to the gratitude response in the undergraduate thesis process. Thus, this study aims to investigate the role of gratitude on well-being among college students who are working on their undergraduate thesis. Researchers hypothesize that individuals who have high gratitude will tend to have high well-being as well. This research was conducted on the 388 final-year college students aged 21-25 years who are currently pursuing higher education at universities in Jakarta. This research used a cross-sectional quantitative method with the sampling techniques using purposive sampling and convenience sampling. Data was collected through online self-reportbased questionnaires about gratitude and well-being. From the research that has been conducted, it was found that 70.4% were women, 62.4% were 21 years, and 83% were in 7 semester. Through simple linear regression test, it was found that gratitude contributed 38.4% to well-being (p = 0, 00 <0.05) and a factor that has a greater role on well-being is the appreciation of constant life experiences. Based on the multiple linear regression test, it was found that the appreciation factor for constant life experiences has a greater role in positive emotions, engagement, positive relationships, meaning, accomplishment, health, and overall well-being. Meanwhile, the appreciation of all aspects and parts of life has a bigger role in negative emotions and loneliness.