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Ryff’s multidimensional model of psychological well-being has allowed the evaluation of the construct from six dimensions (self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth and purpose in life). There is little research on the relationship between psychological well-being and social support, specially with college students. In addition, there are few studies on sex differences and the level of education in relation to psychological well-being and social support. To assess the relationship between the level of psychological well-being and social support Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scales and The MOS Social Support Questionnaire were used. We recruited a sample of 768 college undergraduates and graduates by availability. The results show low to moderate correlations between the Ryff Psychological Well-Being Scales and Social Support subscales. Women exhibited significantly higher means on sub-scales of personal growth and purpose in life. A one-way ANOVA analysis and its respective post-hoc test, indicate that there are significant differences between undergraduate and doctoral levels for three of the dependent variables examined.

Yarimar Rosa-Rodriguez, Instituto de Investigación Psicológica Universidad de Puerto Rico Recinto de Río Piedras

Psicologa Clínica Docente

Instituto de Investigación Psicológica, Facultad de Ciencias Sociales, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Rio Piedras

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