The impact of psychological well-being on academic performance among undergraduate dental students

Authors

  • Muhammad Omer Siddiqui Department of Orthodontics, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Shabana Ali Department of Anatomy, Islamic International Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Rahila Yasmeen Department of Medical Education, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Eruj Shuja Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Watim Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Sana Siddiqui Department of Medical Education, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Farrukh Habib Department of Public Health, National University of Medical Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.11163

Keywords:

Academic performance, Psychological wellbeing, Undergraduate dental students

Abstract

Objective: To assess the relationship between psychological wellbeing and academic performance among undergraduate dental students.

Method: The analytical, cross-sectional study was done at a dental college in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from January to July 2023, and comprised dental students after getting approval from Ethical Review Committee. Data on psychological wellbeing was collected using a short version of the Psychological Wellbeing Scale, assessing autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, and self-acceptance. Academic performance data was obtained from the academic records. Data was analysed using SPSS 26.

Results: Of the 210 students with mean age 23.8 ± 7.4 years, 158(75.2%) were females and 52(24.8%) were males. There were 151(71.9%) subjects who were second-generation medical students, while 59(28.1%) were first-generation students. There was a significant positive correlation between psychological wellbeing and academic performance (r= 0.55, p<0.05). Females outperformed the male students (p<0.05). Students who reported higher levels of satisfaction with the institution exhibited improved academic performance (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Promoting wellbeing and providing support for students' emotional and psychological needs should be integral components of dental education.

Key Words: Academic performance, Psychological wellbeing, Undergraduate dental students.

Published

2024-11-17

How to Cite

Siddiqui, M. O., Ali, S., Yasmeen, R., Shuja, E., Siddiqui, S., & Habib, M. F. (2024). The impact of psychological well-being on academic performance among undergraduate dental students. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(12), 2122–2126. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.11163

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Section

RESEARCH ARTICLE