Faizah Faizah, Dewi Retno Suminar, Nono Hery Yoenanto
University students worldwide experience mental health challenges despite high flourishing potential. Prior research in predominantly Western contexts has identified self-efficacy, resilience, and social connectedness as core correlates of student flourishing, yet their joint contribution in collectivist settings remains understudied. This cross-sectional study examined these associations among 552 Indonesian undergraduates (78% female; aged 18–24) using validated instruments (CSEI, RS-14, SCS, MHC-SF). Multiple regression revealed that resilience (β = 0.409, p <.001) and social connectedness (β = 0.404, p <.001) were significantly associated with flourishing, while as self-efficacy showed no unique contribution (β = 0.052, p =.170). The model explained 53.2% of variance, with medium effect sizes for resilience (f² = 0.20) and social connectedness (f² = 0.26). In collectivist contexts, adaptive capacity and relational bonds may be more salient correlates of well-being than individual self-belief. Universities should prioritize group-based resilience training and peer-connectedness initiatives over individual-focused interventions. © 2026 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Department of Psychology, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia; Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia
