Extracurricular engagement, peer relationships, and subjective well-being among coastal-area high school students
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56922/mhc.v5i5.3553
Coastal Students Extracurricular Engagement Peer Relationships Student Subjective Well-Being
Abstract
Background: The importance of Student Subjective Well-Being (SSWB) is highly critical in supporting students' mental health and academic success. Engagement in extracurricular activities and peer relationships are strongly presumed to be significant factors influencing the level of students' SSWB, particularly for those living in coastal areas.
Purpose: To determine the effects of extracurricular engagement and peer relationships on student subjective well-being among high school students in coastal areas.
Method: This quantitative study employed a descriptive-correlational design. The participants were 148 students from a senior high school located in the coastal area of Pesawaran Regency, Lampung Province, Indonesia. Participants were recruited using quota sampling. Data were collected using Likert-scale questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression.
Results: Based on the statistical analysis, multiple linear regression showed that extracurricular engagement and peer relationships were significantly associated with student subjective well-being. Peer relationships showed a stronger association and a greater effective contribution than extracurricular engagement.
Conclusion: Schools should promote supportive social environments and positive peer interactions to improve students’ subjective well-being, particularly in coastal communities.
Keywords: Coastal Students; Extracurricular Engagement; Peer Relationships; Student Subjective Well-Being.
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