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Background: Negative automatic thoughts are quick and involuntary thoughts that often involve self-criticism and negative interpretations of situations. These thoughts are commonly linked to emotional distress, especially among college students who face various academic and social pressures. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between negative automatic thoughts and emotional well-being among college students. Method: A total of 100 college students were selected using convenience sampling. Standardized questionnaires were used to measure negative automatic thoughts and emotional well-being. Mean, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation were used to analyze the data. Results: The mean score for negative automatic thoughts was 67.23(SD = 28.59), while emotional well-being had a mean score of 43.81 (SD = 13.02). The results showed a weak negative relationship between the two variables (r = -0.234). However, this relationship was not statistically significant (p > .023). This means that although higher negative thoughts were linked with lower emotional well-being, the relationship was not strong. Conclusion: The study suggests that negative automatic thoughts may be related to lower emotional well-being in college students, but the relationship is weak and not statistically significant. This indicates that other factors may also play an important role in influencing emotional well-being.