Investigating the Impact of Deviant Factors on the Psychological Well-being of Schoolchildren in South Punjab
Positive psychological well-being is essential for engaging children in school and family life. This research examines the influence of deviant factors (virtual violence, bullying, and socioeconomic status) on the psychological well-being of schoolchildren in rural South Punjab. Using convenience sampling, 200 male students from government lower-secondary schools across six districts were recruited for this quantitative cross-sectional research. AMOS 21.0 was used to apply Structural Equation Modeling to assess the impact of deviant factors on the students’ psychological well-being. The results reveal that virtual violence causes a 15.1% variance, representing the most considerable negative impact on schoolchildren’s psychological well-being among all deviant factors. This research concludes that the three deviant factors affect students' emotional resilience and mental state, resulting in their poor psychological well-being. Hence, it is strongly recommended that school management, teachers, and parents collaborate to create a healthier environment through awareness programs and parental guidance initiatives.
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Psychological Well-Being, Bullying, Virtual Violence, Socioeconomic Status, Schoolchildren
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(1) Rabia Munir
PhD Scholar, Faculty of Applied Social Science (FSSG), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia.
(2) Norsuhaily Binti Abu Bakar
Associate Professor, Faculty of Applied Social Science (FSSG), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia.