Lyu Yining, Rosalinda Tanguilan
ABSTRACT
This study examined the relationship between college dormitory boarders’ interpersonal relationships and their psychological well-being. Specifically, it determined the level of dormitory boarders’ interpersonal relationships in terms of communication, collaboration, emotional stability, and team spirit, as well as the level of students’ psychological well-being in terms of autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. A mixed-methods research design integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches was employed. The participants consisted of 458 university students from two universities enrolled during the first semester of the 2024–2025 academic year. Respondents were selected through random sampling. Data were collected using adapted questionnaires, including the College Dormitory Boarders’ Interpersonal Relationship Scale and Ryff’s Psychological Well-being Scale. Descriptive statistics, independent samples t-test, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson product–moment correlation coefficient were used for quantitative data analysis, while thematic analysis was applied to examine qualitative responses.
The findings revealed that dormitory boarders’ interpersonal relationships were highly manifested, particularly in communication, collaboration, and team spirit, while emotional stability was moderately manifested. Similarly, students demonstrated a high level of psychological well-being across the dimensions of autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations, and self-acceptance. The results further indicated a significant positive relationship between dormitory boarders’ interpersonal relationships and their psychological well-being. This implies that stronger interpersonal relationships among dormitory residents are associated with higher levels of psychological well-being. The study concludes that supportive and cooperative dormitory environments contribute significantly to students’ psychological well-being. Based on the findings, it is recommended that university administrators, teachers, and guidance counselors implement programs that strengthen dormitory culture, emotional management, and students’ personal development.
Keywords:Dormitory interpersonal relationships, psychological well-being, college students, dormitory environment, student mental health.
https://doi.org/10.57180/gxsz1050