A STUDY ON PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF SECONDARY STUDENTS IN RELATION TO GENDER AND LOCALITY

Abstract

Well-being refers to a state of being in which an individual experiences a sense of satisfaction, happiness, and fulfilment in various aspects of their life. Psychological Well-being is of utmost importance as it directly impacts our quality of life and overall happiness. When we prioritize our well-being, we are more likely to have better physical health, improved mental and emotional resilience, and stronger relationships. The aim of the present study was to investigate the level of Psychological Well-being among secondary students. It also aims to investigate secondary student’s Psychological Well-being in relation to their gender and locality. Descriptive Survey Method was used in the study. The sample of the study was comprised of 215 secondary student’s selected using random sampling technique. For collection of the data researcher used Psychological Well-being scale by Carol Ryff (1995). For analysis of the data both inferential and descriptive statistics were used. Findings of the study reveals that majority of the secondary student’s exhibits average level of Psychological Well-being. It also reveals that there is difference in Psychological Well-being of secondary students in relation to their gender.