The level of subjective well-being of individuals was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Both economic (objective) and non-economic (subjective) factors needs to be evaluated to assess the levels of individual well-being. The objective of this study is to assess the level of individual wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research uses a qualitative approach through interviews to obtain information related to subjective well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study involves 20 participants who were affected during the pandemic, including former patients, family members or individuals in the Control Movement Order areas and those who also underwent quarantine. The findings of this investigation shows that economic, social, educational, religious, as well as physical and mental health effects are related to the increase in well-being. The positive effects are related to the increase in well-being, while the negative effects decrease an individual’s level of happiness. The differences in age, location, and occupation correspondingly have distinctive relationships in the assessment of individual wellbeing levels. The findings of this study can additionally help identify the challenges and effects of the pandemic on patients, serving as a reference for government agencies to improve policies and awareness of well-being levels among communities. Further research can be done by investigating the diversity of geographic areas, involving respondents from different areas such as urban, suburban, and rural areas to provide a more comprehensive picture of subjective wellbeing. Studies on subjective well-being can contribute more comprehensive information and assist policy makers as well as psychologists in developing more effective programs to improve subjective well-being.

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Subjective well-being is the self-assessment of happiness, pleasure, satisfaction and quality of life, measured specifically and holistically. The assessment of subjective well-being is varied based on the area of focus of the researcher. Events that occur over some time also could affect an individual’s evaluation. Various factors assess well-being, such as character, love, wisdom, excitement and experiences leading to a good life. The evaluation of the positive and negative effects also affects the subjects’ emotions and mood during a study. Earlier studies showed that well-being is not merely related to income and ownership, but issues on health, activities, personality, emotions, mood, family, environment and various other factors. Therefore, this article aims to discuss aspects, assessment methods, theories and progress based on articles, books and research related to subjective well-being. This study utilises the literature review approach to collect data on subjective well-being. The finding shows that the level of subjective well-being is diverse and dynamic, and not limited to certain aspects and factors that could affect humans. Keywords: subjective well-being; self-assessment; happiness; life satisfaction; quality of life.