Abstract
<title>Abstract</title> <p>Diary writing and well-being have been shown to be positively associated across various populations. However, this relationship remains unexplored within Middle Eastern cultural contexts. This study investigates the relationship between diary writing and well-being among English-speaking Lebanese young adults aged 20 to 25. The primary aim is to determine whether diary writing is linked to well-being, including social, psychological, and emotional well-being. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 385 participants, recruited through snowball sampling (university outreach). Data were collected via self-reported questionnaires, including the Mental Health Continuum – Short Form (MHC-SF) and a diary-keeping habits questionnaire. Contrary to expectations and previous findings, the results did not reveal any significant relationship between diary writing and well-being in this population, held across diary-keeping status, duration, and frequency. These findings suggest that, within the Lebanese cultural context, diary writing may not have a meaningful impact on well-being in contrast to studies conducted in Western contexts. Further research is needed to explore potential cultural or contextual factors unique to the Lebanese context. that may influence the relationship between personal writing practices and well-being.</p>