A. Malek, Mohd Ahsani and Saad, Nurulwahida and Mohd Hoesni, Suzana and Ibrahim, Muhamad Ariff and Adi, Nurul Shafira and Mohd Nazori, Mohd Nazir (2026) Questionnaire for eudaimonic well-being: psychometric validation among Malaysian youth. Makara Journal of Health Research, 30 (1). pp. 25-32. ISSN 2356-3664 E-ISSN 2356-3656
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Abstract
Background: The rising prevalence of mental illness underscores the need to understand how individuals can live and flourish under such conditions. In Malaysia, research has largely emphasized diagnosis and treatment, with limited focus on positive psychology and few validated instruments. This study aimed to translate and validate the questionnaire for eudaimonic well-being (QEWB) among Malaysian youth. Methods: The QEWB was translated into Malay using back-to-back translation and administered to undergraduates from four public universities through a cross-sectional survey design. Convenience quota sampling was used, resulting in 229 respondents completing the online form to measure sociodemographic characteristics, eudaimonic well-being, stress, and general well-being. Factor analyses were used to assess construct validity, whereas Pearson’s correlation was used to test criterion validity. Results: A three-factor (17 items) and one-factor (15 items) model were supported. The 3 factors—intensity of self-expression, importance of fulfillment, and attitude toward growth—showed good validity and reliability (α = 0.74 – 0.88). The one-factor model also exhibited strong validity and reliability (α = 0.81). Both models significantly correlate positively with general well-being (r = 0.44 – 0.76, p < 0.01) and negatively with stress (r = −0.29 to −0.43, p < 0.01). Conclusions: The Malay QEWB is reliable and facilitates the integration of eudaimonic well-being in Malaysian research and practice
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | mental health, psychological well-being, psychometric, young adults |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA790 Mental Health. Mental Illness Prevention R Medicine > RZ Other systems of medicine > RZ400 Mental healing |
| Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button): | Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Biomedical Science (Effective:1st July 2011) Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Nutrition Sciences Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Physical Rehabilitation Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Dr Mohd Nazir Mohd Nazori |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Apr 2026 16:39 |
| Last Modified: | 29 Apr 2026 16:39 |
| Queue Number: | 2026-04-Q3059 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/128633 |
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