Exploring Psychological Well-being of College Students in relation to College Classroom Environment

Pages: 428-433
Dhanashree A. Sowani (Jnana Prabodhini’s Institute of Psychology, 510, Sadashiv Peth, Pune, Maharashtra)
Anagha Lavalekar (Jnana Prabodhini’s Institute of Psychology, 510, Sadashiv Peth, Pune, Maharashtra)

College classroom environment definitely contributes to the Psychological Well-Being of students. College students are in a young adulthood stage when they are somewhat detached from their family. Peers and educational environment contribute more to their Psychological Well-Being. The present study tries to reveal the relation between psychological well-being of college students and dimensions of their college classroom environment. The sample consisted of 433 undergraduate students from various colleges in Pune city studying non-professional courses. There were 245 females and 188 males. Instruments used for this study were Psychological Well-Being scale by Carol Ryff and College Classroom Environment Scales by Winston, et al. Significant correlations were found between overall psychological well-being and all the dimensions of classroom environment. Regression analysis revealed that Cathectic Learning Climate, Inimical Ambiance and Affiliation dimensions together predicted Psychological Well-Being of students significantly of which Inimical Ambiance was a negative predictor.The results point towards significance of social-emotional aspects of college classroom environment which are often ignored. For an effective teaching-learning process, college authorities, professors need to take these finding into consideration. Various activities can be planned to enhance Psychological Well-Being of students at college level.