Dimensiones de bienestar psicológico y apoyo social percibido con relación al sexo y nivel de estudio en universitarios

Abstract

Ryffs multidimensional model of psychological well-being has allowed the evaluation of the construct from six dimensions (self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth and purpose in life). There is little research on the relationship between psychological well-being and social support, specially with college students. In addition, there are few studies on sex differences and the level of education in relation to psychological well-being and social support. To assess the relationship between the level of psychological well-being and social support Ryffs Psychological Well-Being Scales and The MOS Social Support Questionnaire were used. We recruited a sample of 768 college undergraduates and graduates by availability. The results show low to moderate correlations between the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scales and Social Support subscales. Women exhibited significantly higher means on sub-scales of personal growth and purpose in life.A one-wayANOVA analysis and its respective post-hoc test, indicate that there are significant differences between undergraduate and doctoral levels for three of the dependent variables examined. (English) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]