Psychological Well-Being among Undergraduate Students in Central Division of Odisha

Soumyaranjan Das; Bikram Tikader; Amulya Kumar Acharya

doi:10.59828/ijeve.v2i7.69

Authors

Soumyaranjan Das Project Fellow, P.G. Department of Education, Fakir Mohan University Author https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7105-9918
Bikram Tikader Ph.D. Research Scholar, P.G. Department of Education, Fakir Mohan University Author https://orcid.org/0009-0009-7212-5551
Prof. Amulya Kumar Acharya Professor of Education, P.G. Department of Education, Fakir Mohan University Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1387-0270

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59828/ijeve.v2i7.69

Keywords:

Psychological Well-being, undergraduate students, higher education

Abstract

Background: Psychological well-being is a fundamental component of students' holistic development and academic success. Undergraduate students encounter various academic, social, and personal challenges that may influence their psychological well-being. Understanding their level of psychological well-being is essential for developing effective institutional support systems.

Objectives: The study aimed to (i) assess the level of psychological well-being among undergraduate students in Jajpur District, Odisha, and (ii) examine differences in psychological well-being with respect to selected demographic variables, namely gender and locality. (iii) examine the relationship between selected demographic variables and psychological well-being among undergraduate students.

Methods: A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The study was conducted on a sample of 100 undergraduate students selected from colleges in Jajpur District using an appropriate sampling technique. Data were collected using a standardized Psychological Well-being Scale. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) were employed to determine the level of psychological well-being, while independent samples t-tests were used to examine differences based on gender and locality.

Results: The findings revealed that 81% of the respondents exhibited above-average to extremely high levels of psychological well-being, indicating generally favourable psychological health among undergraduate students. However, 11% of the students were found to have below-average to extremely low levels, suggesting the need for targeted psychological support. The independent samples t-test indicated no significant differences in psychological well-being with respect to gender (t = 0.83, p > .05) and locality (t = 1.27, p > .05).

Conclusion: The study concludes that undergraduate students in Jajpur District generally possess favourable psychological well-being, irrespective of gender and locality. Nevertheless, higher education institutions should strengthen counselling services, mental health awareness programmes, and supportive learning environments to enhance students' psychological well-being and holistic development.