Subjective Well-being of Students in Vocational High Schools: Portraits from the Sundanese and Javanese Ethnic Groups

Authors

  • Humairah Azzahrah Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Syamsu Yusuf Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
  • Ipah Saripah Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
  • M. Fiqri Syahril Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia
  • Nor Zaiham Midawati Abdullah Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18326/pamomong.v5i2.1932

Keywords:

Subjective Well-Being, Demographic Characteristics, Vocational High School Students

Abstract

The phenomenon of subjective well-being among vocational high school students has garnered considerable attention, particularly in light of the high levels of anxiety many students face due to academic and social pressures. This study aims to delineate the profile of subjective well-being among students at SMK Provita Bandung and to identify differences in subjective well-being based on demographic characteristics. Employing a comparative study method, the research involved a sample of 157 students selected through stratified random sampling. Data on subjective well-being were collected using an inventory developed by the researcher, grounded in Ed Diener's theory, and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical techniques (ANOVA). The findings reveal that students' subjective well-being levels are categorized as moderate across the dimensions of pleasant experiences, unpleasant experiences, and life satisfaction. No significant differences were observed in subjective well-being concerning grade level, gender, age, or ethnicity. However, noteworthy differences were found based on characteristics of social contact. These results underscore the necessity for programs to enhance students' social interactions and cultivate an environment conducive to fostering connections, ultimately improving their subjective well-being.

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2024-12-04

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Humairah Azzahrah, Syamsu Yusuf, Ipah Saripah, Syahril, M. F., & Abdullah, N. Z. M. (2024). Subjective Well-being of Students in Vocational High Schools: Portraits from the Sundanese and Javanese Ethnic Groups. Pamomong: Journal of Islamic Educational Counseling, 5(2), 101–115. https://doi.org/10.18326/pamomong.v5i2.1932

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