THE INFLUENCE OF SUBJECTIVE HAPPINESS AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING ON FLOURISHING AMONG EMERGING ADULTS

Abstract

This study examines the influence of subjective happiness and emotional well-being on flourishing among emerging adults in Indonesia. Flourishing represents authentic and enduring well-being characterized by optimal psychological functioning, meaningful engagement, and positive relationships. Using a quantitative, non-experimental design, data were collected from 372 emerging adults residing in Bandung and Semarang through standardized self-report instruments: the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS), the Scale of Positive and Negative Experience (SPANE), and the Flourishing Scale. Multiple regression analysis was employed to test the predictive contributions of subjective happiness and emotional well-being to flourishing. The findings indicate that subjective happiness and emotional well-being jointly predict flourishing significantly (R = .519, R² = .270, p < .001), explaining 27% of the variance. Emotional well-being shows a stronger predictive effect (β = .390) than subjective happiness (β = .207). Demographic variables, including age, education level, socioeconomic status, and marital status, are also significantly associated with flourishing. These results highlight the critical role of affective balance in fostering sustainable psychological well-being among emerging adults.