Psychological Well-Being as a Socio-Psychological Factor in Choosing a Leader

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https://doi.org/10.46991/BYSU.E/2025.16.1.071

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Psychological well-being, person, leader, electoral behavior

Abstract

This article presents the findings of a study examining the correlation between psychological well-being and the factors influencing the selection of a political leader. In contemporary society, where social, political, and economic conditions are in constant flux, psychological science—alongside other disciplines—has increasingly focused on the concept of well-being. This emphasis stems from the recognition that well-being constitutes a fundamental indicator of both individual and societal quality of life. The study was  conducted in two stages. The first stage involved a sample of 100 participants, while the second stage included 15 experts, comprising 8 psychologists and 7 political scientists. Statistical analysis of the data revealed a significant relationship between gender and psychological well-being indicators (χ² = 5.657; p < 0.05), as well as between age and psychological well-being indicators (χ² = 35.907; p < 0.05). Furthermore, Spearman’s correlation coefficient analysis indicated a statistically significant association between psychological well-being and the factors influencing the selection of a political leader (p < 0.05).

The results of the expert survey suggest that individuals, guided by their specific needs, tend to prioritize and value leadership attributes that they perceive as instrumental in ensuring long-term satisfaction and well-being.

 

Author Biographies

  • Hasmik Sargsyan, Yerevan State University

    PhD student, Department of General Psychology, Yerevan State University

  • Elina Asriyan, Yerevan State University

    PhD, Associate Professor, Department of General Psychology, YSU,

  • Khristine Zazyan, Yerevan State University

    Master's degree, Chair of YSU General Psychology

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2025-03-18

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (46) (2025)

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PSYCHOLOGY

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Sargsyan, H., Asriyan, E., & Zazyan, K. (2025). Psychological Well-Being as a Socio-Psychological Factor in Choosing a Leader. Bulletin of Yerevan University E: Philosophy, Psychology, 16(1 (46), 71-82. https://doi.org/10.46991/BYSU.E/2025.16.1.071