Dispositional Mindfulness: Predictions on Resilience and Life Satisfaction among University Students

Abstract

The aim of the study was to examine the predictive abilities of resilience and life satisfaction on dispositional mindfulness among university students. Convenient sampling technique was used for the selection of 140 students (58 males and 82 females) with their age range between 18 to 24 years. Mindful Attention Awareness Scale, Brief Resilience Scale and Satisfaction with Life Scale were used to collect the data. Data obtained was scored and analyzed using regression in order to numerically understand the relationship and predictive ability of resilience and life satisfaction. The analysis showed that there was a positive relationship between dispositional mindfulness, resilience and life satisfaction, also the findings of the study demonstrated that dispositional mindfulness was a significant predictor of resilience and life satisfaction among university students.