Savoring as a Predictor of Psychological Well-Being among Adolescents

Abstract

Uncertain transitions of adolescent’s stage, increased family, peer, technology and cultural pressure, loss of personal values, adapt risk taking behavior, self-harm or suicidal tendencies negative and destructive cognitive mindset, emotional instability etc. are exhibiting alarming phase of break down ‘well-being’ among adolescence. A positive psychology intervention 'Savoring' has shown efficacy in enhancing the resilience level, gratitude and overall well-being levels among adults and older adults. An investigation of the relationship between savoring beliefs and psychological well-being amongst adolescents became pertinent to determine whether the two had the same level of affect and effect in the adolescent population. The present research assessed savoring beliefs and psychological well-being in 300 adolescents in the Haryana state of India. The findings established that there exists a significantly positive correlation between savoring and psychological well-being.