FAMILY DYNAMICS AS CORRELATE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING OF UNDERGRADUATES IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE.

Chibuzo Annastesia Nnoli, Nnamdi Obikeze, Ifeoma Obi

Abstract


This study investigated the relationship between family dynamics and psychological well-being of undergraduates in public universities in Anambra state. The study adopted correlational research design. The participants comprised 576 (203 males and 373 females) undergraduates from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam. The researcher employed accidental sampling technique to draw the sample. Two major instruments; index of family relation by Hridson and psychological well being scale by Ryff were employed together data. The data collected were statistically analyzed using Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient. The result showed that index of family dynamics has a significant correlation with psychological well being of undergraduates in public universities in Anambra state. The study recommended that educational psychologists and parents should assist the students by providing a conducive environment that will promote love and tender care in the family.


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Family dynamics, psychological well-being, public universities.

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