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Psychosocial and Personality Predictors of Mental Well-being among Undergraduates in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Mental well-being among undergraduates is a growing concern and it is attributed to so many factors across the world. Understanding the factors that contribute to mental well-being among Nigerians can help in devising effective interventions. The study employed a descriptive research design to obtain information from 369 undergraduates of selected higher institutions in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The predictive roles of some psychosocial factors (religiosity, ethnicity), and a personality factor (self-esteem) were tested on mental well-being. Findings showed that ethnicity (β = .441, t = 9.698, p < .001), religiosity (β = .124, t = 2.571, p = .011), and self-esteem (β = .441, t = 9.698, p < .001) independently and jointly predicted mental well-being (F (64.79), p = .001). Based on these findings, it was concluded that religiosity, ethnicity, and self-esteem are significant determinants of mental well-being and that these variables should be incorporated when devising effective interventions for well-being among Nigerian university students.

Source: TWIST

Authors: Olatunji, Olabimpe Ajoke, Oladimeji, Olanrewaju, Cornelia, Omojola Moyosore

Institutions: Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Federal University Oye Ekiti

Language: English

Topic: Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7220198104

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