Investigation of Communication Skills and Subjective Well-being Levels in Helping Professional Groups

Year 2024, Volume: 6 Issue: 1, 133 - 144, 30.06.2024

Ayşen Kovan Gülen Uygarer

https://doi.org/10.51535/tell.1446935

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between communication skills and subjective well-being among students in the psychological counseling and guidance and nutrition and dietetics programs. The research, which involved 430 university students as professional candidates, investigates the impact of program, gender, grade, perceived parental behaviours, and residence on both subjective well-being and communication style. The results indicate a significant association between effective communication, well-being, and family influences, highlighting their crucial role in personal and professional development. It is worth noting that gender differences in subjective well-being and communication skills levels were identified, with females exhibiting higher scores. These findings have important implications for the design of psycho-education programs and support measures. The study provides guidance for tailoring interventions to address gender-specific needs and recognizes the influential role of familial factors in cultivating communication and well-being competencies of students in counseling and nutrition-related disciplines.

Keywords

subjective well-being, communication skills, psychological counseling and guidance, nutrition and dietetics, helping professionals

Ethical Statement

The Eastern Mediterranean University Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Committee approved this study with decision number ETK00-2017-0049 (2017/39-22).

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