FEATURES OF THE COGNITIVE ASPECTS OF SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN A CONTEXT OF SOCIAL INSTABILITY

Abstract

This article examines the characteristics of the cognitive aspects of subjective well-being among university students in conditions of social instability, which is accompanied by increased psychological stress and highlights the need to develop psychological resilience. The importance of cognitive components of well-being, such as self-evaluation, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships, in personal adaptation to contemporary social challenges is demonstrated. The results of an empirical study of university students aimed at examining the cognitive aspects of subjective well-being are presented. It was found that the sample under study is characterized by a predominance of average scores, with a significant proportion of low scores on individual scales, indicating insufficient development of the cognitive resources of psychological well-being.

To improve these indicators, an original inclusive educational and training course was developed and implemented, aimed at fostering skills in self-regulation, emotional stability, and effective interpersonal interaction. Its effectiveness was assessed by comparing indicators across the study groups.

A positive trend in the cognitive aspects of subjective well-being was observed, manifested in a decrease in the proportion of individuals with low scores and an improvement in the overall assessment of one’s own life and the quality of interpersonal relationships. The results confirm the feasibility of integrating psychoeducational and training approaches into the educational process of higher education institutions as an effective means of developing the psychological resources of students.