Importance Of Improving Psychological Well-Being Among Adolescent School Students
1s. Sermathangam, 2dr.H. Deepa
1 Research Scholar, Department Of Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
2assistant Professor, B.Ed- Dd& Ce, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
Abstract
This Article Focuses On The Need And Importance Of Developing The Psychological Well-Being Of Adolescent School Students. Many Of The Studies Indicate That Adolescent School Students Have A Moderate Level Of Psychological Well-Being. In Addition, This Body Of Work Has Yet To Be Fully Appreciated By The Community. However, While Making An Effort To Document Overall Well-Being Alongside Examining Its Components And Implications At A Population Level May Change Perspective.
Furthermore, It Will Positively Impact Adolescents In That It Will Assist Them In Bettering Their Overall Well-Being. This Article Also Marks Down The Types Of Well-Being And Its Dimensions And How To Improve Psychological Well-Being.
Keywords: Psychological Wellbeing, Eudaimonic Wellbeing, Purpose In Life
Introduction
Getting To A Healthy Psychological State Is An Essential Part Of Overall Wellbeing And Having A Good Quality Of Life. Psychological Wellbeing Is The Combination Of Feeling Good And Being Able To Carry Out One's Daily Activities. A Pupil Who Has High Levels Of Psychological Wellbeing Is Feeling Happy And Doing Well. Students With High Psychological Well-Being Have Feelings Of Capability, Contentment, And Support For Life (Amy Morin, 2020). Those Who Have A Higher Level Of Psychological Well-Being Tend To Live Longer And Healthier Lives. Satisfied People Have Positive Psychological Well- Being. A Good Concept For Feeling Good Is Feeling Happy, Content, Confident, Engaged, And Well-Satisfied. Focusing On Personal Growth Involves Several Factors: A Person Must Discover Their Strengths, Identify Their Strengths, Have Some Control Over Their Life, Find Meaning In Their Life, And Enjoy Supportive Relationships (Kubzansky L.D, 2018). This Article Focuses On The Need And Importance Of Psychological Wellbeing Among School Students, Its Environs/Dimensions And The Ways To Improve The Psychological Wellbeing Of Adolescent School Students.
Need And Importance Of Psychological Wellbeing
Promoting The Physical, Mental, And Social Wellbeing Of Adolescent School Students Is A Pertinent Academic Pursuit. To Go Along With This, Students' General And Overall Wellbeing Is Critical In The Sense That It Has An Impact On Their Later Attitudes And Career Development And On Benefits That Extend Outside Of The Individual Student (Mazzucchelli, 2015). More Recent Research Studies Have Demonstrated That A Significant Shift In The Research Literature Has Occurred, With Researchers Shifting From Their Prior Research Focused On Pathology And Dysfunction To Wellbeing And Positive Mental Health (Felicia A Huppert, 2009). It Is A State Of Well-Being In Which An Individual Recognizes His Or Her Own Capabilities, Enabling Him Or Her To Cope With Daily Stresses, Work Productively, And Contribute Positively To Their Community" (Who, 2001). Positive Adjustment And Health Over The Long Term Are Influenced By A Stable Psychological Well-Being Level (Ryff,2017). To A Person's Mental Health, Their Achievements In Life Are Significantly Improved. When Students Are Psychologically Well, They Feel Good About Themselves And Their Surroundings, Making Them Both Enjoy Life And Be Happy.
They Can Be Creative, Eager To Learn, Willing To Try New Things, And Willing To Take
Risks. When Difficulties Arise In Their Personal And Professional Lives, They Have A Better Opportunity To Hope (Srimathi, 2020). By Supporting The Emotional Health Of Children, Adults Are Also Better Able To Cope With Or Prevent The Onset Of Psychological Problems. The Well-Being Concept Addresses The Following Assets: Positive Emotions, Psychological Resources Such As Positive Affect, And Cognitive Abilities Such As Self- Determination. So, It Is Important To Improve The Psychological Wellbeing Among School Students Through Which The Students Can Realizes His/Her Own Abilities And Work Productively.
Psychological Well-Being
Psychological Well-Being Includes Aspects Of Positive Functioning Both On An Interpersonal And An Intrapsychic Level, Such As Feelings Of Connectedness With Others And Feelings Of Personal Strength And Growth.
Types Of Psychological Wellbeing
❖ Hedonic Wellbeing
❖ Eudaimonic Wellbeing Hedonic Wellbeing
The Term “Hedonic” Usually Refers To The Feelings Of Happiness, Which Is Something We All Seek In Our Everyday Lives. It Consists Of Two Elements: A Cognitive Component (Low Negative Affect And High Positive Affect) And An Affective Component (High Positive Affect And Low Negative Affect) (Satisfaction With Life). To Demonstrate How One Can Earn Happiness, The Notion That The Level Of Positive Affect And Satisfaction With Life Both Have To Be High Is Proposed (Carruthers & Hood, 2004).
Eudaimonic Wellbeing
Eudaimonic Well-Being Refers To The Quality Of Being Driven By A Purposeful Intent, Not Simply To Positive Feelings. One Renowned Psychologist Has Developed A Transparent Model For The Concept Of Eudaimonic Well-Being, Which She Refers To As
"Emotional Health." This Group Of Concepts Includes Self-Acceptance (Positive Self- Evaluation And Approval Of One's Life), Personal Growth (An Individual's Fulfilment), A Sense Of Purpose In Life, And Positive Relations Through Others. Environmental Mastery (One's Ability To Effectively Manage His Or Her Life And The Surrounding Environment) Is Known As Autonomy.
Autonomy
Autonomy, Or The Ability To Regulate Our Behaviour, Stand Firm In The Face Of Social Pressure, And Follow Our Beliefs, Even If They Run Contrary To Popular Opinion.
Self-Acceptance
Individual Satisfaction Or Happiness With Oneself Is Referred To As Self- Acceptance. Self-Acceptance Necessitates Self-Understanding, Which Can Be Defined As A Realistic Though Subjective Recognition Of One's Strengths And Weaknesses. The Conclusion Is That It Contributes To Someone's Feeling Of Self-Worth As Being "Distinctly Valuable." (Shepard, 1978).
Personal Growth
A Person's Development Is A Process Of Personal Growth, In Which That Person Becomes Aware Of Who He Or She Is And Works To Achieve His Or Her Fullest Potential.
One Of The Many Ways A Person Can Grow, Mature, Succeed, And Be Happy Is Through Personal Growth.
Purpose In Life
Some Higher Level People Are Setting Objectives And Goals That Provide A Sense Of Purpose And Direction In Our Lives. The Goal Will Be Individualized For Each Member.
What You Believe To Be Your Path May Be Completely Different From Others. However, Purpose Can Influence How Decisions Are Made, How Actions Are Carried Out, What Goals Are Set, And How Much Purpose There Is In A Given Situation.
Positive Relationships With Others
Prospective, Deep, And Rewarding Relationships With Others Can Be Described As Creating Close, Trusting, And Meaningful Bonds With Others As Well As Showing Concern For The Well-Being Of Others. Additionally, It Can Be Stated That Those Kinds Of Relationships Are Full Of Empathy, Affection, And Intimacy.
Environmental Mastery
Environmental Mastery Is The Ability To Manage The Context And Daily Activities Ways To Improve Psychological Well-Being Of Students
A Number Of Things You Can Do To Help Your Psychological Well-Being Include Improving It. There Are Seven Things That They Can Do To Improve Their Overall Sense Of Well-Being.
1. Creating Purpose
Having A Sense Of Purpose And Meaning In Your Life Is Critical To Improving Your Overall Well-Being. The Purpose May Be Finding A Career In Which One Dedicates Their Life To Helping Others. Perhaps The Goal Is To Serve As An Advocate For People Who Are Suffering, Such As Bullied Children, The Homeless, Or Those Who Have Been Abused. When You Have No Specific Reason For Existing, Your Life Can Be Made All The More Significant By Finding An Array Of Meanings In It. In Order To Build A Lasting Legacy:
• Think About What Kind Of Mark He Would Like To Leave.
• Spend Some Time By Writing Down How He Wants To Be Remembered In The Future, Or Reflect On His Intentions To Have A Lasting Impact On The World.
• Try To Devise Some Short-Term Objectives That Will Help Him Achieve Those Goals.
2. Positive Thinking
Thinking Positively Has An Impact On One's Psychosocial Well-Being. Therefore, It Is Only Natural That, In Turn, As One's Psychological Well-Being Improves, It Becomes Easier To Think Positively And To Feel Good. In Order To Make A Positive Cycle Of Habits, A Few Simple Strategies Can Get You Started. Here Are Some Of The Things They Can Do To Bring More Positivity Into Their Life.
(i) Write About A Better Future
There Are Unlimited Possibilities That Could Come To Pass Shortly. Focus On Those Benefits And Write Them Down. The Future You Want To See Will Come True Only If You Can Accomplish These Small Goals In The Present. Once You Have A Plan, Put It Into Action. It Does Not Matter Whether The Steps You Take Are Large Or Small; As Long As You Have A Target In Mind And Are Working Toward A Better Future, You Get A Feeling Of Mission And A Rationale To Go On.
(ii) Recall Positive Life Events
Consider The Ways To Increase The Capacity For Happiness, Gratitude, And Spiritual Connection. When It Comes To Something As Precious As A Family Vacation Or As Substantial As An Award. He Won At Work In The Past Two Years, Reliving His Happiest Memories Has A More Significant Impact On His Overall Happiness.
Remembering The Good Things That Have Happened To Them Over Time Helps Them Improve Their Well-Being. When Life Is Under Too Much Pressure, We Can See What A Vast Expanse Life Offers, Especially When We Look At These Items That Serve As Reminders Of The Richness Life Offers.
(iii) Perform Acts Of Kindness
Helping Others Reminds It. Donating To Others Makes Them Feel Better About Themselves And Boosts Their Confidence. Raising Money For A Charity, Doing Volunteer Work, Or Helping A Neighbour In Need Can Improve Your Mental Health.
3. Practice Mindfulness
Maintaining A Constant State Of Mindfulness Has Been Associated With Numerous Benefits, Including Increased Happiness And Improved Resilience. Of Course, Mindfulness Takes Practice And Dedication To Become Proficient In, But After Time One Will Begin To Learn Better How To Be In The Present Moment. On Top Of All Of This, Doing So Has Several Benefits.
An Extensive Body Of Research Has Proven That Being Mindful Is Advantageous In Numerous Different Situations, Including Managing Stress, Managing Severe Illnesses, And Reducing Anxiety And Depression. In Addition, Mindfulness Practitioners Also Have Better Emotional Control, A More Positive Outlook On Life, And More Energy.
4. Express Gratitude
Gratitude Must Be Constantly Expressed, So That People's Focus Stays On All The Beautiful Things In Life. One Of The Best Ways To Express Gratitude Is Through Social Media. Gratefulness Is Something That Will Become Second Nature If One Learns To Incorporate It Into Everything One Do. While There Are Always Plenty Of Reasons To Be Thankful, Having A Routine Of Finding Things To Be Thankful For Each Day Boosts One's Psychological Well-Being.
5. Identify The Strengths
It Is Critical To Have Self-Confidence And Believe In Your Abilities. To Ensure This Task Is Completed Successfully, Try To Recall Any Personal Talents Or Strengths That They May Have. Think About How They Succeeded In The Past, And Look For Those Qualities In Their Work Now. As A Reminder Of The Goodness They Provide, Make A Note Of These Things. In Addition, If There Is A Part Of The Company They Wish To Improve, It Is Okay
To Mention That. One Of The Best Ways To Affect One's Overall Health Is To Work On One's Well-Being.
6. Practice Forgiveness
Psychological Well-Being Depends On Letting Go Of Past Pain And Anger. It Does Not Mean That The Person Has To Let Them Hurt Them Again. Forgiveness Is Freeing Yourself From The Anger That's Keeping You Bound To Someone Else, So You Are Able To Let Go And Go Your Own Way. It Is Freeing To Forgive Another Person, As It Allows Them To Channel Their Energy In A More Constructive Manner Instead Of Focusing On Previous Grievances And Hurts. People Should Erect Boundaries To Protect Themselves From Future Unnecessary Pain If The Person Who Caused It Is Still A Threat.
7. Fostering Relationships
Loneliness Has Been Shown To Affect Emotional And Physical Health Negatively.
Instead, Forming Strong Connections With Others Is Essential. Social Media Contacts Are Excellent Ways To Keep In Touch When Someone Cannot Meet In Person, But There Is No Substitute For Face-To-Face Interaction. Social Support Is Also Needed To Stay Mentally Healthy. Provide A Social Support System For Them. Connect With The Community, Make New Friends, Or Reconnect With Old Friends.Well-Being Is Key To Daily Living And Happiness. Developing Healthy Habits That Promote Emotional Well-Being Is Simpler.
First, Start By Practicing One Or Two Well-Being Strategies, Such As Writing Down Your Strengths Or Happy Memories. This Is Something That Will Become More Apparent Over Time.
Conclusion
The Factors Associated With Psychological Wellbeing Include Having A Flexible And Creative Mindset, Being Benevolent, And Being Healthy. How Strongly Each Student's Psychological Wellbeing Is Affected By Their Environment Depends Entirely On The Person Themselves. However, It Is Critical To Enhancing Student Wellbeing And Efficacy In Higher Education. Developmental Differences May Also Impact Psychological Well-Being.
Occupational Status Is Linked To Their Level Of Psychological Wellbeing. It Is Usually Associated With Increased Psychological Wellbeing, Improved Productivity, Higher Levels Of Work Performance, Good Social Relationships, And Overall Mental Health. Some Of These People Could Have A Significant Impact On The Larger Society. Initiatives To Enhance Students' Psychological Well-Being With The Capacity To Accomplish Great Things And Impact The World May Be Tailored To Their Life Circumstances And May Have A Greater Impact On Their Success.
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