Rosalia Dewi Nawantara, Fattah Hanurawan, M. Ramli, Nur Eva
Psychological well-being is a complex depiction of the mental state that is essential for every individual to possess. College students, who are experiencing the phase of emerging adulthood, face various challenges during transition and adjustment, significantly influencing their psychological well-being. The difference in environment between campus life and previous school experiences also impacts students' psychological well-being. Gender-wise, psychological well-being may vary due to factors such as stress, social support, self-perception, and environmental perception. This study aims to explore the levels of psychological well-being among college students, specifically examining differences based on gender. A total of 244 students participated in the survey, utilizing the 42-item Psychological Well-Being Scale. The Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale served as the basis for this scale, which underwent an adaptation process to Indonesian, including validity and reliability testing. It comprises six dimensions: self-acceptance, purpose in life, personal growth, environmental mastery, autonomy, and positive relations with others. Data analysis was conducted using the Rasch model. The research findings indicate that the majority of students exhibited a moderate level of psychological well-being, with no significant difference observed between male and female students. Considering that a moderate level of psychological well-being may not be optimal, this emphasizes the need for intervention strategies in future research. © ICRES 2025.All rights reserved.
Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia; Faculty of Education, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia
