THE EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING, ANXIETY AND SELF-COMPASSION IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the relationships between subjective well-being, anxiety and
self-compassion in university students and to evaluate these concepts in terms of gender, age and
place of residence variables. The study group of the research consists of a total of 306 people, 203 female and 103 male,
studying at various universities. Subjective Well-Being Scale, Beck Anxiety Scale, Self-Sensitivity
Scale and Sociodemographic Information Form were used to collect the data. T-test, ANOVA,
correlation and regression analyses were applied to the data through SPSS program. According to
the results of the analysis, it was concluded that there was a negative correlation between subjective
well-being and anxiety levels of the participants. A positive correlation was found between
subjective well-being and the sub-dimensions of self-compassion, awareness of sharing and
consciousness; a negative correlation was found between the sub-dimensions of self-judgment,
isolation and over-identification. According to the findings of the study, the subjective well-being
levels of the participants did not differ according to sociodemographic information, while anxiety
levels differed according to gender and place of residence. It was found that anxiety, isolation and
over-identification levels of female participants were higher than those of male participants. The
findings were discussed within the scope of the study and recommendations were made.