Psychological well-being and general health of Jordanian university students

J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2007 Oct;45(10):31-9. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20071001-10.

Abstract

Assessment of individuals' psychological well-being and mental health is an important aspect of health promotion. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between perception of psychological well-being and general health report among Jordanian university students. A total of 1108 students from six universities in Jordan were surveyed regarding psychological well-being and general health. The results showed that students perceived their psychological well-being as moderate. Psychological wellbeing subscales were negatively correlated with reports of physical pain, chronic infections, and previous or current treatment of a psychiatric illness. Male and female university students were similar in their perceptions of psychological well-being; however, they differed in their general health report. Perception of psychological well-being is an important component of university students' health. The importance of psychological well-being is highlighted, and implications for mental health nurses are presented.

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological*
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Health Promotion*
  • Health Status*
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Jordan / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Self-Assessment
  • Sex Factors
  • Students / psychology*