Self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression and social support predict psychological well-being among adults in Malaysia
This study investigates the predictive relationships between self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression, and social support on psychological well-being (PWB) among Malaysian adults, using a quantitative research design. A sample of 331 participants, aged 18 to 35, was recruited thr...
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| description | This study investigates the predictive relationships between self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression, and social support on psychological well-being (PWB) among Malaysian adults, using a quantitative research design. A sample of 331 participants, aged 18 to 35, was recruited through purposive sampling. Participants completed the questionnaire with instruments, including the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and 18-item version of Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale. Data were collected via Qualtrics, with responses analysed using multiple linear regression to assess the predictors of PWB. The results indicated that self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, and social support positively predict psychological well-being, while expressive suppression has a significant negative association. Self-efficacy is the strongest predictor of PWB, emphasising its role in fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Participants were predominantly female (58.3%), Chinese (83.4%), and single (74.3%), with most being students (90.3%) in the private sector (71.9%). The findings align with the broaden-and-build theory, which posits that personal and social resources enhance psychological well-being by fostering positive emotions and resilience. These results highlight the importance of interventions aimed at strengthening self-efficacy, promoting adaptive emotion regulation strategies, and enhancing social support networks to improve mental health outcomes. Future research should address sample diversity and explore the predictors' impact on the dimensions of psychological well-being. |
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| spelling | utar-70852025-02-28T00:54:44Z Self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression and social support predict psychological well-being among adults in Malaysia Hon, Bao Xuan Lam, Synn Wynn Lee, Mun Kit BF Psychology H Social Sciences (General) This study investigates the predictive relationships between self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression, and social support on psychological well-being (PWB) among Malaysian adults, using a quantitative research design. A sample of 331 participants, aged 18 to 35, was recruited through purposive sampling. Participants completed the questionnaire with instruments, including the General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE), Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and 18-item version of Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale. Data were collected via Qualtrics, with responses analysed using multiple linear regression to assess the predictors of PWB. The results indicated that self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, and social support positively predict psychological well-being, while expressive suppression has a significant negative association. Self-efficacy is the strongest predictor of PWB, emphasising its role in fostering resilience and emotional well-being. Participants were predominantly female (58.3%), Chinese (83.4%), and single (74.3%), with most being students (90.3%) in the private sector (71.9%). The findings align with the broaden-and-build theory, which posits that personal and social resources enhance psychological well-being by fostering positive emotions and resilience. These results highlight the importance of interventions aimed at strengthening self-efficacy, promoting adaptive emotion regulation strategies, and enhancing social support networks to improve mental health outcomes. Future research should address sample diversity and explore the predictors' impact on the dimensions of psychological well-being. 2024-10 Final Year Project / Dissertation / Thesis NonPeerReviewed application/pdf http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7085/1/2100209_FYP.pdf Hon, Bao Xuan and Lam, Synn Wynn and Lee, Mun Kit (2024) Self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression and social support predict psychological well-being among adults in Malaysia. Final Year Project, UTAR. http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7085/ |
| spellingShingle | BF Psychology H Social Sciences (General) Hon, Bao Xuan Lam, Synn Wynn Lee, Mun Kit Self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression and social support predict psychological well-being among adults in Malaysia |
| title | Self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression and social support predict psychological well-being among adults in Malaysia |
| title_full | Self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression and social support predict psychological well-being among adults in Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression and social support predict psychological well-being among adults in Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression and social support predict psychological well-being among adults in Malaysia |
| title_short | Self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression and social support predict psychological well-being among adults in Malaysia |
| title_sort | self-efficacy, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression and social support predict psychological well-being among adults in malaysia |
| topic | BF Psychology H Social Sciences (General) |
| url | http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7085/ http://eprints.utar.edu.my/7085/1/2100209_FYP.pdf |