The Role of Social Support on Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life for Social Assistance Recipients
Afitria Rizkiana, Devid Dwi Erwahyudin, Dwi Estiningsih, Afifah Ismahani Nur

Islamic Psychology Study Program, University Muhammadiyah of Ponorogo

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of social support on psychological well-being and quality of life of social assistance recipients. The sample of this study was 190 social assistance recipients. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) consisting of 12 items, Ryff^s Psychological Well-Being Scale consisting of 18 items, and the Quality of Life Scale (QOLS) has 16 items were given to the research participants. This study used a quantitative method, with a cross-sectional survey design. The analysis test used statistical techniques with multiple regression tests, using SPSS 26. The results showed that Social Support had a significant positive effect on Psychological Well-being and quality of life of social assistance recipients. Psychological Well-being can be influenced by 46.6% by Social Support. Quality of Life can be influenced by 51% by Social Support.

Keywords: Social support, Psychological wellbeing, Quality of life, Social assistance recipients

Topic: Psychology