The Predictive Ability of Self-Deception to Predict Psychological Flourishing among Sultan Qaboos University Students

Abstract

Abstract: 

The study aimed to reveal the levels of self-deception and psychological flourishing among university students, and to investigate the relationship between them. The study relied on the correlational descriptive approach. The sample study consisted of (600) students; they were selected using convenience sampling method. The results of the study showed that the levels of both self-deception and psychological flourishing came to moderate levels. The results showed a negative statistically significant correlation between them. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the levels of self-deception and psychological flourishing due to the variables (gender, college). The study recommended providing counseling programs for students aimed at enhancing self-awareness and realistic thinking, promoting the adoption of adaptive coping strategies, and reducing excessive reliance on self-deception when dealing with academic and life stressors, which in turn helps improve students’ level of psychological flourishing.