Social Support and Psychological Well-Being Among Transgender Women In Yogyakarta

Abstract

Psychological well-being refers to the mental health of individuals who experience positive psychological functioning. Social support is the perceived sense of security, care, appreciation, or assistance received from others or groups. This study explores the relationship between social support and psychological well-being in transgender women in Yogyakarta. The hypothesis posited a positive correlation between these variables. A sample of 90 transgender women, aged 20-70 years, participated in the study. The data was collected using a modified psychological well-being scale and a social support scale. Pearson's correlation analysis was employed, yielding a significant positive relationship (r = 0.531, p < 0.01), with social support contributing 28.2% to the variance in psychological well-being. This findings suggest that enhancing social support systems could improve the well-being of transgender women in the region.

Keywords: social support, psychological well-being, transgender women, Yogyakarta