Impact of Self-Affirmation on Psychological Well-being among Adolescents

Abstract

This study examined self-affirmation’s impact on adolescents’ psychological well-being using an experimental approach. The sample consisted of 58 males and 42 females, selected through purposive sampling from various schools in Mangaluru taluk. A one-time pre-test post-test research design was employed. Psychological well-being was assessed using Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale (Ryff & Keyes, 1995). The study hypothesized that there would be no significant improvement in psychological well-being post-intervention. Self-affirmation was introduced as an intervention for participants with average psychological well-being. Participants engaged in the intervention for 15 days, followed by a post-test assessment. Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results revealed a significant difference in psychological well-being levels pre- and post-intervention. The findings suggest that the introduction of self-affirmation led to increased psychological well-being among participants, underscoring the effectiveness of the intervention.