Jurnal Pembelajaran, Bimbingan, dan Pengelolaan Pendidikan
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026)

Profiling Student’s Subjective Well-Being in the Elementary School Context

Luky Kurniawan (Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta)
Melisa Siregar (Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta)
Natri Sutanti (Universitas of Nottingham)
Luky Kurniawan (Unknown)
Melisa Siregar (Unknown)
Natri Sutanti (Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Feb 2026

Abstract

Students’ happiness and life satisfaction can be measured through subjective well-being. Many elementary schools do not have counselors or guidance and counseling teachers, resulting in the development of students’ subjective well-being not being conducted professionally or optimally. This study aimed to determine the level of subjective well-being among elementary school students. This study employed a non-experimental design using a survey method. The research participants consisted of 386 elementary school students aged 10–12 years. Data were collected using the context-free multi-item psychometric scale CW-SWBS. Instrument validity was examined using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA). The reliability analysis indicated a Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient of .972. The results showed that the subjective well-being of students was predominantly in the high category, with 297 students (76.9%), and differences were observed based on gender and age according to descriptive statistical analysis. Eleven-year-old male students demonstrated higher levels of subjective well-being. These findings indicate that the subjective well-being of elementary school students is generally ideal, although variations exist according to demographic factors. This study contributes to strengthening the understanding of the importance of subjective well-being as a foundation for guidance and counseling services in elementary schools, particularly as a promotive and preventive effort to support students’ emotional and social development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

fip

Publisher

Subject

Education

Description

Jurnal Pembelajaran, Bimbingan, dan Pengelolaan Pendidikan literally means “Journal of Learning, Guidance, and Educational Management”. The use of the Indonesian language in the title reflects the journal’s strong contextual grounding in Indonesian education while also emphasizing its broader ...