Empathy : Jurnal Fakultas Psikologi
Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): [Edition June] EMPATHY Journal Faculty of Psychology

The relationship between gratitude and social support with psychological well-being among university students

Faridah Ainur Rohmah (Unknown)
Faliza Alfidyah Ibzan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Aug 2025

Abstract

Many university students encounter academic challenges that may lead to elevated levels of stress and anxiety, potentially indicating low psychological well-being. This study aims to examine the relationship between gratitude and social support with psychological well-being among university students. A total of 120 participants were selected using a cluster random sampling technique. The study employed a correlational quantitative research design, utilizing three standardized instruments: the Gratitude Scale, the Social Support Scale, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with SPSS version 27.0. The primary hypothesis testing revealed a significant correlation, with a coefficient of determination R = 0.795 and p = 0.000 (p < 0.01), indicating a strong and statistically significant relationship between gratitude, social support, and psychological well-being. For the first sub-hypothesis, the partial correlation coefficient was 0.327 with a significance level of p = 0.000 (p < 0.01) and a beta value of 0.380, suggesting a significant positive relationship between gratitude and psychological well-being. The second sub-hypothesis showed a partial correlation coefficient of 0.380, a significance level of p = 0.000 (p < 0.01), and a beta value of 0.451, indicating a significant positive relationship between social support and psychological well-being. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that gratitude and social support collectively contribute to 63.2% of the variance in psychological well-being. These results underscore the importance of fostering gratitude and enhancing social support among university students to promote greater psychological well-being.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EMPATHY

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Subject

Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal EMPATHY adalah jurnal yang menerbitkan karya ilmiah mahasiswa psikologi Universitas Ahmad Dahlan. Terbit 2 kali dalam setahun. Menerbitkan karya ilmiah ilmu psikologi yang mencakup semua cabang ilmu psikologi yaitu psikologi klinis, psikologi sosial, psikologi perkembangan, psikologi ...