THE EFFECT OF POSITIVE THINKING ON MENTAL WELL BEING AMONG ORPHANS AND NON-ORPHANS

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between positive thinking on mental wellbeing among orphans and non-orphans. Results from regression analyses indicate that positive thinking significantly predict mental wellbeing in both groups. However, orphans reported lower levels of mental wellbeing and positive emotions compared to non-orphans. . The present study aim was to examine the effect of positive thinking on mental well-being among orphans and non-orphans. Methods: A quantitative cross sectional research design 300 (150 Orphans and 150 non-orphans age Range 12-25 participants were taken from the area of
Hazara division. The study will employ stratified sampling technique. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 27, employing methods such as t-test, correlation, and regression analysis to identify trends and relationships. The study utilized the Positive Thinking Scale (PTS), The Warwick- Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing scale (WEMWBS) to measure the variables effectively. Results: The alpha reliabilities were 72, .79, .86, .82 of four scale were respectively Regression analysis predicting mental well-being from positive thinking (β= 0.63, 0.48) and ρ <.001. Correlation Analysis for the study variables is **p<0.01. There was a significant positive relationship and mental well-being at a significance level of p<.01.Regression analysis predicting mental well-being (β= 0.55, 0.68) and ρ <.001. Conclusion: The study indicated significant age differences, gender differences and significant differences of socioeconomic groups also from orphans and non–orphans. The findings suggest that interventions targeting positive thinking may be effective in promoting mental wellbeing among orphaned.
Key words: Positive Thinking and Mental Well-Being.