AN ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF LIFE AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AMONG VILLAGERS IN NEGERI SEMBILAN

Abstract

Income and economic status have become the dominant factors that influence quality of life. Health, however, is a crucial factor to be considered in determining the quality of life of an individual. According to WHO, about fifteen percent of adults aged 60 and above suffered from mental disorder. This study aims to examine the level of quality of life and psychological well-being among villagers in Negeri Sembilan. A total of 440 (n=186 male, n=249 female) villagers with various range of age involved in this study. They live in villages in Ampangan, Kuala Pilah, and Jelebu. Data were collected utilizing the WHOQOL-BREF (Bahasa Malaysia version) and Ryff Psychological Well-being Scale (PWB). Descriptive analysis technique was used in analyzing the data. The findings showed that the level of quality of life among the villagers was at high level. Meanwhile, the state of psychological well-being of villagers was at the medium level. Based on the dimensions in PSW, the self-acceptance domain in all areas secured high score compared with other domains. The findings of this study are discussed. Several suggestions are stated.