Antecedents of psychological well-being among junior high school students
https://doi.org/10.17853/1994-5639-2026-4-169-185
Abstract
Introduction. A key tool for identifying and categorising the difficulties students encounter in learning is the Problem Checklist (DCM), which is organised into thematic sections, one of which addresses the level of psychological well-being. Aim. The present study aimed to examine the factors of social support and self-efficacy that influence the psychological well-being of junior high school students. Methodology and research methods. The empirical study involved 680 students from the East Java region. The data obtained were analysed using multiple regression in SPSS. Results. The results suggest that social support and self-efficacy contribute significantly to students’ psychological well-being. Scientific novelty. For the first time, data have been obtained confirming the significance of the factors studied at the junior high school level. Practical significance. The research findings can be utilised in the development of programmes to support junior high school students, thereby increasing the study’s relevance to secondary school practice.
About the Authors
U. A. Izzati
Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Umi Anugerah Izzati – Lecturer, Faculty of Psychology
Surabaya
E. Winingsih
Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Evi Winingsih – Lecturer, Faculty of Education
Surabaya
W. Nuryono
Universitas Negeri Surabaya
Indonesia
Indonesia
Wiryo Nuryono – Lecturer, Faculty of Education
Surabaya
N. Hidayah
Universitas Negeri Malang
Indonesia
Indonesia
Nur Hidayah – Professor (Guidance and Counselling), Faculty of Education
Malang
H. Hidayat
Universitas Negeri Padang
Indonesia
Indonesia
Hendra Hidayat – Lecturer, Faculty of Engineering
Padang
F. Kh. Fitriyah
Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Fifi Khoirul Fitriyah – Lecturer, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education
Surabaya
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Izzati U., Winingsih E., Nuryono W., Hidayah N., Hidayat H., Fitriyah F. Antecedents of psychological well-being among junior high school students. The Education and science journal. 2026;28(4):169-185. https://doi.org/10.17853/1994-5639-2026-4-169-185
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