Antecedents and Predictors of Psychological Well-Being: A Review

Document Type : Primary Research paper

Authors

1 Professor, School of Education, Lovely Professional University,

2 Research Scholar, School of Education, Lovely Professional University

Abstract

Psychological well-being is a multidimensional concept encompassing emotional health, personal functioning, and one’s overall satisfaction with life. It represents an individual's capacity to manage stress, maintain positive relationships, and develop a sense of purpose, balancing various life domains such as social, academic, and spiritual. This literature review synthesizes recent research on psychological well-being, with a focus on identifying gaps and proposing avenues for improvement across diverse populations. Key findings highlight the role of adaptive coping skills in managing academic stress, with factors such as self-regulation, gender roles, and parenting styles influencing well-being outcomes. Interventions, particularly in digital formats like web-based therapies, have shown promise in enhancing mental health among college students, though further exploration of mobile-based approaches is needed. The review underscores the importance of partnerships among educational institutions, policymakers, and mental health organizations to establish preventive and therapeutic mental health programs. Future studies should prioritize long-term and cross-cultural research to deepen our understanding of interventions and develop inclusive strategies for promoting psychological well-being across various settings.

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