Specific features of the training seminar in order to improve the subjective well-being of students

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to evaluate the specific features of the training seminar in order to improve the subjective well-being of university students. The qualitative research method was used in this study. The study group of the research consisted of 72 university students studying at various universities in Almaty, Kazakhstan in the 2021–2022 academic year. Research data were collected with a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researchers. As a result of the research, students defined subjective well-being as looking at life positively, living life in a planned way, socialising and being a good person. University students evaluated their subjective well-being at a moderate level with suggestions of university students participating in the research to improve subjective well-being, giving importance to personal development, establishing positive relations with the environment and benefiting from activities in universities. In addition, students’ opinions on the characteristics of the training seminars for the development of subjective well-being are that they are motivating, provide multidimensional development, have rich content and are held regularly. In line with the findings obtained from the research, it has emerged that the training seminars organised for the improvement of the subjective well-being of university students should be organised frequently, provide multidimensional development and be rich in content.

Keywords: Subjective well-being, educational seminars, university students