Abstract
Objective To explore the relationship among absolute income, big five personality and life satisfaction, and the mediating effect of relative income. Methods 5927 citizens from different cities were assessed by NEO five-factor inventory(NEO-FFI)and satisfaction with life scale(SWLS). Results (1)The mean score of life satisfaction was 19.61±5.99.Female scored higher than male, and there were statistically significant differences between them(19.98±5.92 vs 19.14±5.95, t=-5.08, P<0.01). (2)The absolute income, extraversion and conscientiousness had a significant main effect on life satisfaction(β=0.13~0.19, P<0.01), neuroticism, openness and agreeableness had a significant main negative effect on life satisfaction(β=-0.04--0.15, P<0.01). (3)The relative income had a significant main effect on life satisfaction(β=0.35, P<0.01). (4)Relative income had a mediating effect on the relation between absolute income, neuroticism, extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness and life satisfaction(P<0.01). Conclusion Relative income has a mediating effect on the relation between absolute income, personality and life satisfaction. Key words: Life satisfaction; Big five personality; Absolute income; Relative income
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