Bridging Success and Well-being: Insights from B40 University Students

Noorazzila Shamsuddin; Nik Sarina Nik Md Salleh; Sakinah Mat Zin; Roseliza Hamid; Nurul Syaqirah Zulqernain; Hasrudy Tanjung

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v9i28.5783

Authors

Noorazzila Shamsuddin Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
Dr. Nik Sarina Nik Md Salleh Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
Dr. Sakinah Mat Zin Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
Roseliza Hamid Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
Nurul Syaqirah Zulqernain Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia
Hasrudy Tanjung Department of Management, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9i28.5783

Keywords:

Well-being, Academic Performance, B40 University Students

Abstract

This study examines B40 university students' well-being in terms of cost of living, learning, social engagement, and academic performance. The quantitative cross-sectional study of 157 UiTM students finds positive relationships between these variables and student well-being. Financial aid and support are suggested. The study shows how well-being components are interconnected and offers policymakers and educators practical advice. Despite limitations, this research contributes to understanding student well-being, especially for economically disadvantaged students.

Keywords: Well-being; Academic Performance; B40 University Students

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