Psychological Well-being among Students of the Faculty of Education at Thamar University
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https://doi.org/10.35696/j59rxe96Keywords:
Psychological Well-being, Psychological Adjustment, Yemeni Environment, Positive PsychologyAbstract
The study examined psychological well being among students at the Faculty of Education, Thamar University, and explored differences linked to gender, academic specialization, academic level, and place of residence. Using the validated Psychological Well being Scale (Al Sharif & Sharaf, 2023), data were collected from 173 male and female students and analyzed with SPSS. Results indicated a generally high level of psychological well being, with no significant differences across most variables, except for gender: females scored higher in spiritual belonging, while males scored higher in psychological adjustment. Based on these findings, the study recommended strengthening counseling and psychological programs at the university, integrating positive psychology concepts into courses and activities, and conducting further research on psychological well being in the Yemeni context.Downloads
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