Assessing well-being among university students

A cross-cultural study in Hungary using optimal living profile-modified

Authors

  • Farah Abu Khadra University of Pécs, Hungary https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9441-3775
  • Wessam A. Debes University of Pécs, Hungary
  • Lina Takruri Hungarian University of Sports Science, Hungary
  • Zoltán Csapek University of Pécs, Hungary
  • Bendegúz Kertai University of Pécs, Hungary
  • Sára Jeges University of Pécs, Hungary
  • Ákos Levente Tóth University of Pécs, Hungary

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/jrzsff84

Keywords:

Optimal Living Profile , Well-being, University Students, International Students, Life Satisfaction, Happiness

Abstract

In this paper, we aimed to define well-being challenges and how they relate to life satisfaction. A total of 112 Jordanian and 178 Hungarian students participated in the survey. Parametric, nonparametric statistical tests and confirmatory factor analysis were conducted to determine the optimal living profile. Group differences were analyzed to identify life satisfaction predictors. The findings revealed that Jordanians scored higher across all well-being dimensions, specifically in intellectual (mean 4.05 vs. 3.02) and emotional health (mean 3.95 vs. 3.00), with greater social support and optimism. Emotional and social health strongly predicted life satisfaction by 83.4%. This suggests that cultural background significantly impacts well-being and highlights the importance of university support for all students.

Author Biographies

  • Farah Abu Khadra, University of Pécs, Hungary

    PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs with a research interest in Health Promotion, Wellness, Health Sociology, Life Satisfaction, Cross-Cultural, and Recreation 

  • Wessam A. Debes, University of Pécs, Hungary

    PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs-Hungary with a research interest in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Physical Activity, Sports Injury, and Geriatric Physical Therapy 

  • Lina Takruri, Hungarian University of Sports Science, Hungary

    PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Hungarian University of Sports Science-Hungary with a research interest in Physical Activity, Health Promotion, Physical Education, Dietetics, and Sports Biomechanics 

  • Zoltán Csapek, University of Pécs, Hungary

    Computer Scientist and a software developer at the Educational Technology and Development Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs-Hungary 

  • Bendegúz Kertai, University of Pécs, Hungary

    Demonstrator at the Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs-Hungary with a research interest in Pedagogy, Education, Teaching, and Learning 

  • Sára Jeges, University of Pécs, Hungary

    Professor Emerita at the Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs-Hungary with a research interest in Statistics, Wellness, Health Promotion, and Sense of Coherence 

  • Ákos Levente Tóth, University of Pécs, Hungary

    Associate Professor at the Institute of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Sciences, University of Pécs-Hungary with a research interest in Sports Sciences, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation 

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Published

2025-03-01

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 4 (2025): Journal of International Students

Section

Research Articles (English)

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How to Cite

Abu Khadra, F., Debes, W. A., Takruri, L., Csapek, Z., Kertai, B. ., Jeges, S., & Tóth, Ákos L. . (2025). Assessing well-being among university students: A cross-cultural study in Hungary using optimal living profile-modified. Journal of International Students, 15(4), 53-74. https://doi.org/10.32674/jrzsff84