validation of the social well-being scale in an iranian sample

Objective: social well-being stands as a pivotal component of individuals’ holistic well-being and quality of life, indicating their contentment with social connections, societal contributions, and sense of affiliation. the assessment of social well-being across diverse populations holds paramount importance in elucidating the variations in individuals’ experiences and facilitating interventions aimed at bolstering their well-being. hence, the present study sought to assess the validity and reliability of the social well-being scale devised by corey keyes within an iranian sample.methods: the study adopted a descriptive-psychometric approach, with the statistical population comprising all females aged 20-50 in hormozgan province, iran in the year 2022. a sample size of 300 women was selected through stratified sampling. the study incorporated the employment of the well-being scale created by corey keyes (1998) and the psychological well-being questionnaire developed by ryff et al. (2010).results: the outcomes of the confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated a satisfactory model fit, aligning with the five-factor model as per the original theoretical framework. moreover, further validation was established through statistically significant correlations identified between dimensions of social well-being and scores on psychological well-being. the reliability analysis also indicated strong internal consistency across all dimensions of well-being.conclusions: the adoption of this reliable and validated scale proves to be instrumental in evaluating social well-being during adulthood within the iranian context. it not only enables a more comprehensive exploration of mental health research but also facilitates opportunities for assessment and intervention grounded in a positive paradigm.