Corresponding Author's : Dr Sarabjit Kaur Sran

Co-Author's : Riya Kaur

Abstract :

The present study aims to investigate the gender differences in Psychological Well-being and Gratitude of college students. Additionally, the study also attempts to find out the mediating role of Personality traits in influencing Psychological Well-being and Gratitude. Around 154 participants were chosen for the study who were college students falling in the age bracket of 18-25 years residing in Delhi, NCR. Three measures were employed i.e. Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale, Gratitude Questionnaire GQ-6 and Big Five Inventory. Data was then subjected to two statistical analysis techniques i.e t-test and correlation. The results of the t-test depicted that females had higher levels of psychological well-being as compared to males. Moreover, females were found to be higher on Personal growth, Purpose in life and Positive relation with others while males were higher on Self-acceptance and Autonomy. No significant difference was found in Environmental mastery. Furthermore, significant gender differences were also observed in Gratitude, with females displaying more gratitude than males. A positive correlation was also found between Psychological well-being and Extraversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness and Openness whereas a negative correlation was found for Neuroticism. Lastly, gratitude displayed a positive correlation with Extraversion, Agreeableness and Openness whereas a negative correlation with Conscientiousness and Neuroticism.

Keywords :

Keywords: Psychological Well-Being, Gratitude, Personality, Gender

Article Details

Unique Paper ID: 57

Publication Volume & Issue: VOLUME 3 , ISSUE 1

Page(s): 1-9

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