Psychological Well Being Description of Working Student in Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Dewi Kamaratih (a*), Sri Wahyuni Jamal (b)
a) Psychology Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, no. 15, Kota Samarinda, 77111, Indonesia
*dk939[at]umkt.ac.id
b) Management Department, Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda, no. 15, Kota Samarinda, 77111, Indonesia
Abstract
Individuals who work then continue their education in college not only workers who go to college to get a high position in the company, but among them there are also some students who work to finance their education. For some students, adjusting to campus life can cause unpleasant feelings. The result is negative reactions such as shame, boredom, loneliness, and depression. This situation can have an impact on individual assessment of psychological well-being while participating in activities on campus. This study aims to look at the description of psychological well being in working students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur. The research method used in this study is a quantitative approach. The data collection uses an adapted Ryffs Scale of Psychological Well Being measurement tool. Participants involved in this research were 120 students of Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur who attended lectures while working. The results of this study indicate that the majority of respondents (70%) have low psychological well being scores. Difficulties faced by students who work often make these students easily stressed, causing a decrease in academic achievement due to difficulty dividing time between lectures and work, lack of rest time, and having limited time to engage in campus activities.
Keywords: Psychological Well Being; Working Student; College Student
Topic: Psychology