PENGARUH SOCIAL SUPPORT TERHADAP PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL BEING PADA STUDENT ATHLETE DI MALANG

Malang is known as a city of education and sports, with significant potential in nurturing athletic talents, particularly among university students. This study aims to explore the influence of social support on psychological well-being among student-athletes in Malang, who often face dual pressures from academic and non-academic responsibilities. Utilizing a quantitative approach with a correlational design, the study involved 150 student-athletes selected through accidental sampling. Data collection employed the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) adapted and modified to measure social support, and Ryff’s Psychological Well Being Scale (RPWBS) adapted and modified to measure psychological well-being. Data analysis was conducted using Jeffrey’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP) software for simple linear regression tests. The findings revealed that social support significantly contributes to psychological well-being, with a contribution rate of 70.3%. This study highlights the critical role of social support in improving the psychological well-being of student-athletes as they navigate academic and non-academic pressures.