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The new generation will inherit and lead our country in the future. They are the nation's human capital in maintaining the well-being of economic, social, and political prosperity of the country. However, in recent times, various issues of depression have arisen among students, especially teenagers. Difficulty in establishing social relationships can lead students to feel that they are not socially accepted and may feel guilty about their actions. This study explores undergraduate students' psychological well-being and social relationships. This study was conducted on six undergraduate students at the Teacher Education Institute of Malaysia. Respondents also underwent screening using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) inventory. The findings from the test indicated that their stress levels were in the moderate, mild, and normal range (1 to 12). All six respondents were referred for group counseling sessions. Therefore, four group counseling sessions were conducted for all respondents, each lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. Through these four group counseling sessions, the first session served as an introduction among group members. The second session aimed to assess the well-being of group members, including stress, anxiety, and depression. The third session involved sharing about the factors related to stress, anxiety, depression, and social relationships. The fourth session focused on sharing about the social relationships of group members. The research methodology used was psychoeducational group counseling. The study's findings highlight the factors related to stress and social relationships. This study is expected to enhance the health and well-being of student groups.
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Mohamad, R. S., & Johari, K. S. K. (2024). Levels of Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Social Relationships among Undergraduate Students at the Teacher Education Institute of Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14(6), 287–293.
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