The Level of Psychological Well Being and Its Relationship to Gratitude Among Mutah University Students Who Changed Their Majors

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the level of psychological well-being and its association with gratitude among Mutah university students who changed their majors. The sample of the study consisted of (266) male and female students. To achieve the objectives of the study, two scales were developed namely, the psychological wellbeing scale and the Gratitude Scale.  The validity and reliability of the scales were verified. The results indicated that: A) the level of psychological well being and gratitude among the students of Mutah University was moderate; B) there was a positive and acceptable relationship between these two variables; C) male students were more grateful than female students, and that the students in humanities colleges ( male and female ) were more grateful than students in scientific colleges and D) gratitude contributes in an acceptable way to shaping the level psychological wellbeing. The study recommended directing high school students and their families to choose university majors that fit the preferences and abilities of these students, and which is demanded by the labor market.

Keywords: Psychological wellbeing, Gratitude, Students who changed their majors.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/12-6-12

Publication date: February 28^th 2021