Relationship Between Coping Strategies and Psychological Well-Being Among University Students

Zoya  Manzoor; Zoonish  Aziz; Iqra  Riaz; Qudsia  Sultan

doi:10.63056/ACAD.004.01.0034

Authors

Zoya Manzoor Department of Psychology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, AJK, Pakistan Author
Zoonish Aziz Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, AJK, Pakistan Author
Iqra Riaz Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Kotli, AJK, Pakistan Author
Qudsia Sultan Department of Psychology, University of Wah, Taxila, Pakistan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63056/ACAD.004.01.0034

Keywords:

Coping Strategies, Psychological well-being, University students

Abstract

The current research was conducted to explore the association between coping strategies and psychological well-being among university students. A sample of 300 undergraduate students were recruited from various departments of UAJK through convenience sampling. Data was gathered from the subjects using demographic sheet, The Brief Cope Scale (BCS) and Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale (PWB) scales. A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed to participants from different departments of AJK University. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences). Statistical analysis such as frequency distribution, correlation and independent sample t-test were conducted. Findings of the research indicate a positive strong association between variables, coping strategies and psychological well-being. The statistical analysis also indicated that demographic variables have significant role in study variables.