Stand by me: The Impact of Social Support on the Subjective Well-being, Resilience, and Self-esteem of Outstation and Residential University Students in India

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Page: 402-411

Aratrika Datta, Arnaya Singh, and Pushpita Behera (Department of Psychology, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi, New Delhi)

Social support can reduce academic stress and enhance the overall well-being of students, especially those who live away from home to pursue their education. The present study aimed to compare the subjective well-being, resilience, and self-esteem of residential and outstation university students in India and study the impact of social support on these constructs. The study recruited 121 Indian university students aged from 17 to 24 years. Measures included the Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale, the Connor Davidson Resilience Scale, the BBC Subjective Well-Being Scale, and the Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey. The study found significant differences in self-esteem, subjective well-being, and resilience and that social support significantly impacts these constructs. The results implicate the requirement for interventions to help students build their self-esteem and resilience and implement peer support programs in educational institutions, especially for outstation students.