The Use of Leisure Time in Cultural Activities and Its Influence on Self-Wellbeing Among UKM Citra Students

Abstract

This study aims to view UKM Citra students’ involvement cultural activities on leisure times and its influence towards self-wellbeing. Self-wellbeing refers to the aspects of social relationship, self-potential and health. Data were collected by using questionnaires that involve demographic information, cultural activities that were participated by students and students’ wellbeing. A total of 100 students were involved in this study. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22.0 to examine the percentage and mean. The results of the study show that the involvement in cultural activities that are based on three art fields have no big impact on self-wellbeing among UKM Citra students. This study also shows that there are no significant differences on both male and female students’ participation in cultural activities and self-wellbeing based on gender and art fields. The involvement in cultural activities for three art fields and self-wellbeing among UKM Citra students are at medium level.