Abstract

The cardinalaimof the present study was to examine the relationship of protective factors (perceived social support, hope and self- esteem) with psychological well-being among Kashmiri college students, India.Across sectional co–relational research design was employed in the current study. The study comprised a sample of480 college students from various districts of Kashmir who completed the survey questionnaire including psychological well- being scale by Ryff”s Multidimensional scale of perceived social support, Adult Hope, Self -esteem. Data was analayzed by Pearson’s correlation to test the relationship among various study variables. The findings revealed that there was a positive correlation of protective factors with all over psychological well- being. Therefore of the finding propose that theenhancement of social support, self-esteemand development of role of hope to promote the psychological well-being among college students of Kashmir was validated in the present study.

Key words: Protective factors Psychological wellbeing,College Students, Kashmir