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Title: Predictors of Psychological Well-Being among Malaysian EFL University Students: Resilience and Self-Regulation
Language: English
Authors: Yueh Yea Lo (ORCID 0000-0002-6347-9835), Kenneth Leow (ORCID 0000-0002-7423-2889), Serena Leow (ORCID 0000-0001-8647-9881), Elizabeth Gilpin
Source: Educational Process: International Journal. Article e2025486 2025 18.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Predictor Variables, College Freshmen, English Learners, Resilience (Psychology), Coping, Self Management, Academic Language, Language Usage, Personal Autonomy, Student Welfare
Geographic Terms: Malaysia
ISSN: 2147-0901
2564-8020
Abstract: Background/purpose: The transition to tertiary education presents a critical adjustment period that demands adaptability and resilience from university students. In Malaysian universities, where English is the primary language of instruction, non-native English-speaking students often encounter difficulties in using the language effectively in academic settings. These language-related challenges can increase stress and adversely affect students' psychological well-being. Grounded in the Self-Determination Theory (SDT), this study examines the roles of resilience coping and autonomous self-regulation in predicting psychological well-being among first-year non-native English-speaking university students in Malaysia. Materials/methods: A cross-sectional survey design was employed with a sample of 404 first-year students from universities in Selangor, Malaysia. Participants completed a confidential self-report questionnaire measuring psychological well-being, autonomous self-regulation, and resilient coping. Data were analyzed using bivariate correlation and hierarchical regression analyses to explore the relationships among the variables. Results: The results revealed significant positive correlations between psychological well-being and both autonomous regulation and resilient coping. Additionally, a strong association was found between autonomous regulation and resilient coping. Hierarchical regression analysis demonstrated that both predictors significantly contributed to psychological well-being, with resilient coping emerging as the stronger predictor. Autonomous regulation accounted for 15% of the variance in psychological well-being, and together, the predictors explained 29% of the variance. Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of fostering autonomous motivation and resilience to support the well-being of first-year non-native English-speaking students. While limited by sample diversity, findings suggest broader relevance beyond Malaysia. Future longitudinal and cross-cultural research is needed. By promoting coping skills, universities can help students sustain resilience and psychological health amid academic and language challenges.
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