Antecedents of psychological well-being among junior high school students; [Детерминанты психологического благополучия учащихся средней школы в образовательной среде]

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Umi Anugerah Izzati, Evi Winingsih, Wiryo Nuryono, Nur Hidayah, Hendra Hidayat, Fifi Khoirul Fitriyah

2026 Obrazovanie i Nauka Vol. 28 Issue 4 Article Cited by 1

Abstract

Introduction. A key tool for identifying and categorising the difficulties students encounter in learning is the Problem Checklist (DCM), which is organised into thematic sections, one of which addresses the level of psychological well-being. Aim. The present study aimed to examine the factors of social support and self-efficacy that influence the psychological well-being of junior high school students. Methodology and research methods. The empirical study involved 680 students from the East Java region. The data obtained were analysed using multiple regression in SPSS. Results. The results suggest that social support and self-efficacy contribute significantly to students' psychological well-being. Scientific novelty. For the first time, data have been obtained confirming the significance of the factors studied at the junior high school level. Practical significance. The research findings can be utilised in the development of programmes to support junior high school students, thereby increasing the study's relevance to secondary school practice. © Izzati U.A., Winingsih E., Nuryono W., Hidayah N., Hidayat H., Fitriyah F.K.

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Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Faculty of Psychology, Surabaya, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Malang, Faculty of Education, Malang, Indonesia; Universitas Negeri Padang, Faculty of Engineering, Padang, Indonesia; Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Surabaya, Indonesia