Exploring the Impact of Social Support on the Psychological Well-being of Security Personnel at Semarang State University

Abstract

Campus security officers play an essential role in maintaining safety; however, their high-risk work often affects their psychological well-being. This study aims to examine the role of social support in enhancing the psychological well-being of security officers at a PTN-BH university in Semarang. A quantitative design with simple linear regression analysis was employed. Data were collected through questionnaires involving a total of 105 security officer respondents. The results indicate a positive and significant role of social support in psychological well-being, with a regression coefficient of 1.330 (p < 0.001) and a contribution of 35.8%. The higher the social support received from colleagues, supervisors, and family, the higher the psychological well-being of the officers. This study emphasizes that social support is a crucial factor in improving psychological well-being and provides practical implications for universities to strengthen support systems within the security work environment.