A description of female pesantren students’ subjective well-being

The present study aims to explore the factors of female pesantren students’ subjective well-being. The present study was categorized as phenomenological study. The subjects of the study were six 15- 18 years old female aged fourth year pesantren students (middle adolescent) and and three significant person who were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The data were collected by using semi-structured interview with interview guideline and voice recorder. The data were analyzed by transcribing the interview, coding, and interpreting as well as drawing the conclusion. Based on the study, cognitive component named life satisfaction that was expressed by gratitude and positive relation with their friends and pesantren environment. The affective component was in the form of positive and negative affect. Positive affect such as being comfortable with the facilities in pesantren, being happy when completing memorization target, and being happy for mutual strengthening among friends in pesantren. The negative affect such as being sad to be far away from the parents and pressure due to school activities and pesantren activity. The factors affecting subjective well-being of pesantren were self-esteem, personal control, extroversion, optimism, positive social relationship, life meaning and goal, as well as idolized model or figures. The result of the study can be used as reference for the counselors in Pesantren in providing guidance and counseling regarding well-being to the female pesantren students