The Relationship Between Psychological Well-being and Creative Self-efficacy in High School Students

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between psychological well-being and creative self-efficacy in high school students. Methods and Materials: The research method was descriptive-correlational and applied in terms of purpose. The data collection method was field-based, using the Psychological Well-being Questionnaire by Ryff (1989) and the Creative Self-Efficacy Questionnaire by Beghetto (2006). The statistical population of this study included all male and female first-year high school students in District 5 of Tehran during the 2021-2022 academic year, totaling 10,000 individuals. According to Morgan's sampling table, 370 students were selected as the statistical sample through random sampling, and the questionnaires were distributed among them. The validity and reliability of the questionnaires were confirmed using expert opinions and Cronbach's alpha test. To test the research hypotheses, Pearson correlation coefficient was used with the help of SPSS software. Findings: Findings indicated a positive and significant relationship between all dimensions of psychological well-being and creative self-efficacy. Conclusion: It is recommended that workshops and educational classes be conducted to provide necessary awareness and training to adolescents, parents, and educational and training instructors on reducing anxiety, tension, and depression, as well as useful coping strategies. This will also help increase students' creative self-efficacy.