Correlates of Psychological Well-being and Quality of Life in Late Adolescents

Abstract

Psychological well-being has emerged as one of the most important areas of research in modern psychology, particularly in adolescence. Psychological well-being is influenced by factors such as positive relationships, autonomy, mastery, meaning in life, and personal growth. At the same time, quality of life plays a crucial role in shaping well-being, as it reflects an individual’s physical health, psychological state, social relations, and environmental conditions. The present study examined the relationship between quality of life and psychological well-being among adolescents. A sample of 120 adolescents (40 males and 80 females) was selected from two colleges in Sonipat, Haryana. Participants were assessed using the Psychological Well-being Scale (Sisodia & Choudhary, 2003) and the WHO Quality of Life-BREF Scale (1994). Data were analyzed using Pearson’s Product-Moment correlation. The results revealed that quality of life was positively and significantly correlated with psychological well-being across all domains. These findings highlight the importance of improving quality of life to promote better psychological outcomes among adolescents.