Subjective Well-Being Among College Students

This study examined the subjective well-being of Korean college students and its relation with personality constructs, such as self-esteem, collective self-esteem, and optimism. The subjective well-being and personality constructs of 350 Korean students were assessed with self-report measures. The relative contributions of personality constructs in predicting subjective well-being were examined by regression analyses and dominance analyses. Korean students scored low in life satisfaction and affective well-being compared to students of other nations. All personality constructs were significantly correlated with life satisfaction, positive affect, and negative affect.