The Influence of Psychological Well-Being on Academic Stress in Employee Class Students at University X Jakarta

Abstract

Employee class students face many challenges, one of which is dual role conflict, which makes them vulnerable to stress. Academic stress is the perception of excessive academic demands that result in negative bodily reactions, behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Meanwhile, psychological well-being plays a role in resisting impulse temptations, maintaining self-discipline, and preventing emotional disturbances from disrupting performance. This study aims to determine the influence of psychological well-being on academic stress in employee class students at University X, especially in the Jakarta area. The study used a quantitative method with a research sample of 100 respondents. Demographic data such as gender, age, semester level, status, work hours, and faculty were used by researchers to describe the correlation between psychological well-being and academic stress in employee class students at University X Jakarta. The scales used in this study were the academic stress scale or Student Life Stress Inventory (SLSI) from Gadzella with 51 items and the psychological well-being scale or psychological well-being scale (PWBS) from Ryff with 42 items. The results showed that there was a significant negative influence and correlation between psychological well-being and academic stress. However, no significant differences were found between gender, status, faculty and working time groups with psychological well-being variables and academic stress variables in this study.