الرفاه النفسي لطلاب الجامعات بولاية الخرطوم

Abstract

This study aims to explore the level of psychological well-being among university students in Khartoum State, focusing
on the impact of various personal and social variables such as the type of university (public/private), specialization
(scientific/literary), gender, academic level, place of origin (rural/urban), and academic achievement. The
psychological well-being scale developed by Ryff (1994) was used, which consists of six dimensions: autonomy,
psychological mastery, personal growth, positive relationships, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. The study sample
consisted of 120 students from different universities in Khartoum State, chosen randomly with a balanced
representation of both genders (male and female) and academic specializations (scientific and literary). Data analysis
was conducted using the SPSS statistical software (version 25), with T-test for comparing means and ANOVA to study
group differences, in addition to calculating correlation coefficients. The results showed statistically significant
differences in psychological well-being based on the type of university, with students from public universities exhibiting
higher levels of well-being compared to those from private universities. There were also significant differences based
on specialization, with students in scientific fields showing higher levels of psychological well-being than those in
literary fields. Additionally, academic achievement and academic level were found to have a strong impact on students'
psychological well-being. The study concluded that the early life environment plays a significant role in enhancing
psychological well-being, with rural students reporting higher levels of well-being compared to their urban
counterparts. Moreover, academic achievement and academic level positively influenced students' psychological wellbeing. The study recommends creating educational environments that support psychological well-being and encourages
further research in this area within the Sudanese context.