A Study of Psychological Well-Being Among Adolescents in Relation to Meaning in Life and Personal Growth Initiative

Abstract

Meaning in life and personal growth are the essential developmental construct among adolescents, perhaps more than in any other life period due to its transitional characteristics. During this changing period, adolescents typically strive to achieve an integrated view of themselves, including their patterns of beliefs, goals, identity formation, and motivation. Understanding Meaning in life influences adolescents’ cognitive and emotional processes and provides a unique contribution to the sphere of well-being and happiness. Moreover, it results in Personal growth initiative (PGI), an active and intentional desire to grow in salient areas. Personal growth initiative safeguards adolescents to cope better with transitions in life and is considered a key element of adolescents’ essential positive growth and well-being. The present study aims to examine the relationship between Meaning in Life, Personal Growth Initiative, and psychological well-being among adolescents. It also explores the critical predictors of psychological well-being among adolescents. One hundred samples were taken by using a purposive sampling technique. Meaning in life questionnaire, personal growth initiative scale-II, and Ryff psychological well-being scale were used to collect data. Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient and regression analysis were used to analyze the results. The study’s findings propagated the positive and significant relationship between meaning in life, personal growth initiative, and psychological well-being among adolescents. In addition to this, meaning in life and personal growth initiative both emerged as critical predictors of psychological well-being. Furthermore, the presence dimension of MIL and planfulness dimension of PGI emerged as significant predictors of psychological well-being among adolescents.