Psychological Well-being in Young University Students and the Perception of Affection Received from Grandparents

Authors

  • Heldemerina Samutelela Pires Research Center for Education and Psychology (CIEP), University of Évora, Évora, Portugal and Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, University of Évora, Évora, Portugal
  • Mariana Mourão Lança Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, University of Évora, Évora, Portugal and ULS Médio Tejo, Torres Novas, Portugal
  • Maria Courelas Freire Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, University of Évora, Évora, Portugal and Onyx Clinic, Lisboa, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.1303.20135

Keywords:

Positive psychological functioning, psychological well-being, affection, grandparents, grandchildren, young university students

Abstract

Psychological well-being is a central variable in positive psychological functioning, influencing self-acceptance, positive relationships with others, personal growth, life goals and autonomy. A positive relationship between grandparents and grandchildren can be a variable associated with the psychological well-being of both parties.  The aim of this study was therefore to explore the relationship between the psychological well-being of young university students and the perception of affection received from their grandparents. 240 young university students of both genders aged between 18 and 25 took part in the study. The Scale of Affections between Grandparents and Grandchildren and the Scale for Measuring the Manifestation of Psychological Well-being were used.  The results obtained show that there is a relationship between the psychological well-being of young university students and the perception of affections, particularly with regard to the “Love and Esteem” sub-scale. 

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Published

2026-03-29

How to Cite

Pires, H. S., Mourão Lança, M., & Courelas Freire, M. (2026). Psychological Well-being in Young University Students and the Perception of Affection Received from Grandparents. Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, 13(03), 237–252. https://doi.org/10.14738/assrj.1303.20135

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 03 (2026): Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

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