The Impact of Psychological Factors on the Formation of Social Action : A Field Study on a Sample of University Students at Laghouat University

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the impact of psychological factors-namely motivation, self-esteem, and social anxiety-on the formation of social action among students at the University of Laghouat. It also sought to identify the nature of the correlational relationship between these variables and to explore differences according to certain demographic variables. The study adopted the descriptive-analytical approach. Measurement tools were applied, including a motivation scale, a self-esteem scale, a social anxiety scale, in addition to a social action formation scale, to a randomly selected sample of 100 male and female students from the University of Laghouat. The results showed a significant effect of both motivation and self-esteem on the formation of social action, while social anxiety was found to have a negative effect on it. The findings also revealed a statistically significant correlational relationship between psychological factors and the formation of social action, as well as the presence of some statistically significant differences according to the study variables.The study concluded that social action among university students is directly influenced by the individual’s psychological structure. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to developing positive psychological aspects within the university environment and to strengthen psychological counseling programs to support adaptation and social engagement.