Improving Psychological Well-being among Undergraduates: How Creativity Can Contribute?
Ahmad Zamri Khairani1, Izazol Idris2, Hasni Shamsuddin3
1Ahmad Zamri Khairani, University Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.
1Izazol Idris, Universities Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia.
3Hasni Shamsuddin, University Sains Malaysia, Malaysia.
Manuscript received on 10 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 17 May 2019 | Manuscript Published on 02 June 2019 | PP: 48-52 | Volume-8 Issue-7S2 May 2019 | Retrieval Number: G10080587S219/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: He purpose of this study is to assess levels of psychological well-being among undergraduates and to suggest how creativity can contribute to the enhancement of the psychological well-being. A total of 1965 university undergraduate students participated in this cross-sectional survey study. Responses from the Flourishing Scale was used to assess the levels of psychological well-being. Results showed that 256 undergraduates fall into the low and moderate low levels with majority of them are from the first year cohort. We discuss three methods, namely, openended projects, brainstorming sessions, and visualization that can be incorporated into the teaching and learning that can enhance creativity.
Keywords: Creativity, Flourishing Scale, Psychological Well Being, Schlossberg Transition Theory, University Undergraduates.
Scope of the Article: Agent-Based Learning and Knowledge Discovery