Goal Orientation as Predictor of Psychological Well-being as Flourishing among Post-graduate Students

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Dinesh Naik1 and Aparna A. Satpute2 (Department of Psychology, NVPM’s Arts, Commerce & Science College, Lasalgaon, Nashik, Maharashtra1 and Department of Psychology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra2)

The present study focused on Psychological Well-being as Flourishing in relationship with Goal Orientation among post- graduate students, studying in various non-professional courses in various colleges of Pune city. In the subject- matter of positive psychology, Flourishing has emerged as the advanced level of psychological well-being. As a motivational construct, Goal orientation reflects significant individual differences. Learning Goal Orientation driven individuals focus on exploring innate competencies and so continue exploring opportunities that nourish learning; while Performance Goal Orientation driven individuals are more output-oriented. They are more behind favourable gains and have a tendency to avoid challenges. The sample consisted of 205 students. Overall significant correlations were found between dimensions of flourishing and focused two goal orientations; except between flourishing dimension of engagement and performance goal orientation. Regression analysis revealed learning goal orientation positively predicts psychological well-being as flourishing in significant way among students.