The relationship between self-compassion, nature connectedness, narcissism, and eudaimonic well-being among Malaysian young adults

Gan, Yi Zhe and Lim, Zhi Kai (2025) The relationship between self-compassion, nature connectedness, narcissism, and eudaimonic well-being among Malaysian young adults. Final Year Project, UTAR.

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Abstract

The importance of well-being, particularly eudaimonic well-being (EWB), which focuses on meaning, purpose, and self-actualization, has gained attention in psychological research. In Malaysia, young adults who frequently face conflict between personal growth and societal expectations make it important to examine the relationship with EWB. This study aims to investigate the relationship between self-compassion, nature connectedness, narcissism, and EWB among Malaysian young adults through the lens of Self-Determination Theory (SDT). A total of 105 participants, aged between 18 and 25, took part in this study. The data was gathered using Qualtrics that was shared on social media platforms. Instruments of the variables included the Narcissistic Personality Inventory (NPI-16), the Nature Relatedness Scale, the Self-Compassion Scale-Short Form (SCS-SF), and the Questionnaire for Eudaimonic Well-Being (QEWB). This cross-sectional study implemented correlational analysis to test the hypotheses. The results indicated a significant positive relationship between self-compassion and nature connectedness with EWB, whereas narcissism showed a non-significant positive relationship with EWB. These results also provide additional support for the significance of fostering self-compassion and encouraging nature connectedness in enhancing EWB among young adults, especially through programs in educational, counselling, and community settings in Malaysia.

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