Date of Completion

2026

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy

Keywords

Mental well-being (MWB), Undergraduate Students, Stress, Anxiety, Depressive Symptoms

Abstract

Mental well-being (MWB) is a critical area of concern for undergraduate students across the world. Various literature supports that individuals in this population are highly susceptible to stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms due to the nature of baccalaureate programs and associated life changes. The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between MWB and leisure participation (LP) among regular students of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences at De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, as participation in different leisure activities may influence a student’s MWB across different domains. This study employed a quantitative correlational design and used a survey instrument, the Leisure Participation-Mental Well-being Scale (LPMWBS), developed by the researchers. The survey tool underwent validation from expert validators and reliability testing through a pilot study. The proportional quota sampling method was employed to obtain survey responses from 222 participants. Participants reported limited active and passive LP, and analysis showed no significant difference in LP across year levels. Variation in MWB domains showed that social engagement had the highest mean score, and work-life balance had the lowest. No significant difference in MWB was observed across years. Pearson's r showed a weak, positive correlation between MWB and LP. This indicates that leisure is not the sole determinant of MWB, and that other factors may significantly influence it. This finding further supports existing literature on the importance of LP in achieving occupational balance.

First Advisor

Maria Luisa S. Valenzuela

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