Questionnaire for Eudaimonic Well-Being: Psychometric Validation Among Malaysian Youth

Authors

• Mohd Ahsani A. Malek, School of Applied Psychology, Social Work, and Policy, Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok 06010, MalaysiaFollow
• Nurulwahida Saad, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, MalaysiaFollow
• Suzana Mohd. Hoesni, Centre for Research in Psychology & Human Well-being, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi 43600, MalaysiaFollow
• Muhamad Ariff Ibrahim, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, MalaysiaFollow
• Nurul Shafira Adi, Faculty of Psychology and Social Work, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu 88400, MalaysiaFollow
• Mohd Nazir Mohd Nazori, Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuantan 25200, MalaysiaFollow

ORCID ID

Mohd Ahsani A. Malek: 0000-0002-2110-7689

Nurulwahida Saad: 0000-0003-1013-7302

Suzana Mohd Hoesni: 0000-0002-9897-1002

Muhamad Ariff Ibrahim: 0000-0002-2747-1553

Nurul Shafira Adi: 0009-0006-1983-3629

Mohd Nazir Mohd Nazori: 0000-0002-8708-8660

Abstract

Background: The rising prevalence of mental illness underscores the need to understand how individuals can live and flourish under such conditions. In Malaysia, research has largely emphasized diagnosis and treatment, with limited focus on positive psychology and few validated instruments. This study aimed to translate and validate the questionnaire for eudaimonic well-being (QEWB) among Malaysian youth.

Methods: The QEWB was translated into Malay using back-to-back translation and administered to undergraduates from four public universities through a cross-sectional survey design. Convenience quota sampling was used, resulting in 229 respondents completing the online form to measure sociodemographic characteristics, eudaimonic well-being, stress, and general well-being. Factor analyses were used to assess construct validity, whereas Pearson’s correlation was used to test criterion validity.

Results: A three-factor (17 items) and one-factor (15 items) model were supported. The 3 factors—intensity of self-expression, importance of fulfillment, and attitude toward growth—showed good validity and reliability (α = 0.74 – 0.88). The one-factor model also exhibited strong validity and reliability (α = 0.81). Both models significantly correlate positively with general well-being (r = 0.44 – 0.76, p < 0.01) and negatively with stress (r = −0.29 to −0.43, p < 0.01).

Conclusions: The Malay QEWB is reliable and facilitates the integration of eudaimonic well-being in Malaysian research and practice.

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A. Malek M, Saad N, Mohd. Hoesni S, Ibrahim M, Adi N, Mohd Nazori M, et al. Questionnaire for Eudaimonic Well-Being: Psychometric Validation Among Malaysian Youth. Makara J Health Res. 2026;30.

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