On what Resources can the Students Rely on: Satisfaction with Life, Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy - Abstract
Summary: The primary objective is to analyze the level of mental health within the university student population; the secondary objective is to gain an understanding of certain important factors which may be used to improve mental health.
Method: In order to achieve these objectives, four internet questionnaires were used; SWLS: Life Scale satisfaction; RSE: Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale; GSE: General Self-Efficacy Scale; GHQ-28: General Health Questionnaire.
Results: Of the 431 university students surveyed, 73.09% had symptoms of psychological distress, 58.24% had a low Self-Esteem and 52.20% had a low Self-Efficacy. There is a significant correlation between the four variables of the study. Women have a higher level of Psychological Distress and a lower level of Self-Efficacy than men. The Self-Esteem and the Satisfaction with Life predict the Self-Efficacy and the General Health of the university students.
Conclusion: These results shed light on the importance of taking Satisfaction with Life, Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy into consideration when dealing with University student’s mental health, and the prevention of mental illnesses.