Personality Traits And Self-Esteem As Predictors Of Life Satisfaction In Indian Youth Students

This study examined the relationship between life satisfaction and physical status, emotional health, social support and locus of control in the frail elderly. A random sample of 99 low-income, frail elderly living in the community was interviewed. Almost 40% of participants reported high levels of life satisfaction. Multiple regression analysis identified four significant predictors of life satisfaction: Perceived physical health, social support, emotional balance, and locus of control. Physical health emerged as the most significant predictor of life satisfaction accounting for 14% of the variance. Social support, emotional balance and locus of control each accounted for an additional 6% of the variance in life satisfaction. All four predictors explained 32% (R= .57) of the total variance in life satisfaction. Implications for practice and recommendations are discussed.

Character as a predictor of life satisfaction in Czech adolescent sample: 3-Year follow-up study

We investigated the association between Core Self-Evaluations (CSE) and life and sport satisfaction to assess whether the Core Self-Evaluations scale was a better predictor of life satisfaction or sport satisfaction. The study included three hundred and thirteen athletes (231 men and 82 women; age range to 47 years (Mage=22.9 years, SDage=5.9 years)). Participants completed the French language version of the CSE scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Satisfaction with Sport Scale. As demonstrated in previous studies, life satisfaction and sport satisfaction were highly correlated. Path analyses showed that CSE was a strong predictor of life and sport satisfaction when integrated in a structural equation model. In a combined structural model, CSE predicted 39% and 13% of the variance in life satisfaction and sport satisfaction, respectively. The results suggest that CSE is a good predictor of life satisfaction. The results are discussed in the theoretical context of CSE, life satisfaction, and sport satisfaction.

The purpose of this research was to demonstrate the relationship among social support, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction perceived by parents of children who have developmental disabilities in early childhood (0-6 years) and present the variables of this relationship that may be predictors. The study group consisted of 225 parents of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities during the early years. A total of 225 participants were included in the study, 139 mothers and 86 fathers. A “Personal Data Form” was created by the researchers, and used to obtain personal data from the children with developmental disabilities and their parents involved in this research. The Revised Parental Social Support Scale/RPSSS was used to assess the levels of social support received by the parents. The Parenting Self-Efficacy Scale-Turkish Version/PSES-TV was used to evaluate parents’ perceptions of self-efficacy. Finally, the Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS) was used to assess parents’ levels of life satisfaction. Results revealed a weak but significant relation between parents’ perceptions of levels of social support and levels of income. Also, perceived parenting self-efficacy varied by the types of diagnosis of their children. However, it was concluded that there was a strong and significant relation between parenting self-efficacy and social support variables, and parents’ life satisfaction levels. Both variables appeared to explain a significant part of the total variance in life satisfaction. The result of the analyses suggested that both variables were significant predictors of life satisfaction. Findings are discussed.

Background/Aim. Affective temperament, social support and work-related stresors belong to the group of life and job satisfaction indicators. The aim of this research was to examine predictive roles of the basic affective temperament traits, social support and work-related stressors in the feeling of job and life satisfaction among doctors and psychologists. Methods. The sample consisted of 203 individuals out of whom there were 28% male and 72% female doctors (61%) and psychologists (39%), 25?65 years old (39.08 ? 9.29), from the two university towns in Serbia. The set of questionnaires included Serbian version of the Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa, Paris and San Diego ? autoquestionnaire version (TEMPS-A), Satisfaction with Life scale, Job Satisfaction Survey, short Interpersonal Support Evaluation List, and Source of Stress at Work Scale (IRSa) for estimating the frequency of stressors at work. Results. According to the existing norms our examinees are satisfied with their life, but considerably less satisfied with their work, specially with pay and benefits, while they are most satisfied with nature of work itself and social relations with co-workers and supervisors. Our results show that depressive and hyperthymic, and to some extent cyclothymic temperament traits of the affective temperament significantly predict 21% of life satisfaction variance. Situational factors, such as stressors at work and social support, are important in predicting job satisfaction (58% of variance) with no significant contribution of temperament traits. The analysis did not point out any significant relation of sex, occupation, and age with life and job satisfaction. Conclusions. Affective temperaments can be regarded as predictors of life satisfaction, but in order to better predict satisfaction the aspects of wider social surrounding and sources of stressors at work must be taken in consideration. Future studies should consider other indicators of life satisfaction such as family or health satisfaction, stressors outside of work situations, and negative aspects of caregiving, for example hyperactivation.

Background: (1) Objective: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a structural model of life satisfaction in older adults, integrating the World Health Organization’s biopsychosocial determinants and the theory of gerotranscendence to provide a more holistic understanding of the aging experience. (2) Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 600 older adults (≥60 years) residing in Tehran, selected through proportional random sampling. Data was collected via validated instruments assessing demographic factors, physical and mental health, social support, environmental condition quality, and gerotranscendence. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using AMOS 24 and hierarchical regression were employed for data analysis. (3) Results: The findings revealed that physical health, mental health, social support, environmental conditions, and gerotranscendence were all significantly associated with life satisfaction (p < 0.01). Hierarchical regression analysis showed that gerotranscendence remained an independent and significant predictor of life satisfaction, even after accounting for other variables. The final model explained approximately 39% of the variance in life satisfaction and demonstrated good fit indices (RMSEA = 0.051, CMIN/DF = 2.545, PCLOSE = 0.272, GFI = 0.815). (4) Conclusion: The proposed model offers a comprehensive framework for understanding life satisfaction in older adults, highlighting the unique contribution of gerotranscendence. These findings highlight the importance of integrated interventions that enhance physical and mental health, promote social and environmental well-being, and foster spiritual growth. Future research should consider longitudinal and mixed-method designs to further explore causal relationships and cultural contexts.

The purpose of this study was to investigate into how life orientation and resilience affect university students' sense of life satisfaction and mental health. It was hypothesized that the correlation between life orientation, resilience, mental health, and life satisfaction would be statistically significant. It was also hypothesized that resilience and life orientation would be significant predictors of life satisfaction and mental-wellbeing, and mental well-being and life satisfaction would have significant differences in terms of gender. The study's sample (N=300) was drawn from university students. Purposive sampling was employed to choose all participants, with age ranging from 18 to 29 years. The Life Orientation Scale (1994) developed by Scheier, the Resilience Scale (NMRQ) developed by McBride (2020), the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (2006), and the Life Satisfaction Scale (SWLS) developed by Deiner (1985) were used to assess university the study variables. The current study showed that life satisfaction, resilience, life orientation, and mental well-being are all significantly positively correlated. The results also revealed that resilience and life orientation strongly predict the mental health of university students. Life orientation was found to be a significant predictor of university students' life satisfaction. Male university students scored higher than female university students in terms of mental health and life satisfaction.

This study hypothesized that creative thinking can help predict the process of resilience, manifested as subjective well-being despite exposure to adversity, either directly or with moderation of personality and demographic variables. Eighty survivors of hurricane Katrina who have lost their homes were asked to respond to measures of creative thinking, perception of adversity, well-being, a short personality inventory, and a demographic questionnaire. Supplementary qualitative exploration of 17 participants’ experiences augmented understanding within contextual framework. Findings suggest that originality and flexibility are significant predictors of well-being when personality traits and demographic variables are taken into account. Specifically, originality was found to be a significant predictor for extroversion, which was a significant predictor of life satisfaction measure. In addition, flexibility and originality were significant predictors of clinical stress and life satisfaction for the African American participants but not for the European American participants; originality and flexibility were also significant predictors of resilience for participants reporting greater income disparity. Triangulation of interviews with these findings further support the notion that manifestations of creative thinking as resilience are likely moderated by SES, culture and social structure, and might be masked under condition of social privilege and prevalence of resources.

This research examined the predictors of subjective well-being. Two studies were conducted. Our first study involved the administration of life satisfaction, personality, affection, need satisfaction, and self-construal questionnaires to 369 college students from Mexico. The results showed that extroversion and neuroticism had a significant direct effect on positive and negative affect, respectively, and indirect effects on life satisfaction. Results also revealed that autonomy support, defined as the ability to perceive oneself as the source of one’s behavior, was a significant and positive predictor of life satisfaction. To address some of the limitations from study I, study II used the World Values Survey to examine the effects of autonomy support on life satisfaction and domain satisfaction among representative samples from Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. The findings showed that the autonomy support was a significant predictor of life satisfaction and domain satisfaction in all three countries. The implications of the results are discussed.

At the global level of the Big Five, Extraversion and Neuroticism are the strongest predictors of life satisfaction. However, Extraversion and Neuroticism are multifaceted constructs that combine more specific traits. This article examined the contribution of facets of Extraversion and Neuroticism to life satisfaction in four studies. The depression facet of Neuroticism and the positive emotions/cheerfulness facet of Extraversion were the strongest and most consistent predictors of life satisfaction. These two facets often accounted for more variance in life satisfaction than Neuroticism and Extraversion. The findings suggest that measures of depression and positive emotions/cheerfulness are necessary and sufficient to predict life satisfaction from personality traits. The results also lead to a more refined understanding of the specific personality traits that influence life satisfaction: Depression is more important than anxiety or anger and a cheerful temperament is more important than being active or sociable.

Predictors of health status and life satisfaction in spinal cord injury

Self-esteem, social support, and life satisfaction in Chinese parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

This study aims to examine the impact of anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty on life satisfaction among individuals who continued engaging in active sports during the COVID-19 period. This study, which utilized the correlational survey model from quantitative research methods, included 269 individuals (91 women and 178 men) who continued active sports at a private gym. Data were collected using a “Personal Information Form,” “State Anxiety Scale”, “Intolerance of Un- certainty Scale,” and “Life Satisfaction Scale.” For data analysis, after normality tests, parametric tests including the independent samples t-test, Pearson correla- tion analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis were conducted. According to the study, there were no significant differences in state anxiety, intolerance of uncertainty, and life satisfaction based on gender, sports branch, or information reliability. However, it was found that individuals lacking sufficient information experienced higher levels of anxiety. The study identified a positive relationship between state anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty, whereas negative signifi- cant relationships were observed between state anxiety and life satisfaction, and between intolerance of uncertainty and life satisfaction. The findings indicate that state anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty are significant predictors of life satisfaction. It was determined that state anxiety and intolerance of uncertainty significantly predict life satisfaction and explain a substantial portion, approximately 20.5%, of the variance in life satisfaction.* Cite this article as: Seçer, E., &amp; Sevinç Yılmaz, D. (2025). Effects of anxiety and intolerance to uncertainty on life satisfaction among active athletes during covid-19 period. Research in Sports Science, 15, 0002, doi: 10.5152/rss.2025.25002.

This study explores the relationship between religious orientation, locus of control, and life satisfaction among undergraduate students at the University of Lagos. The research aims to examine how intrinsic religious orientation and internal locus of control contribute to students' overall life satisfaction, with particular attention to sex and age differences. A total of 400 undergraduate students were surveyed using standardised instruments: Intrinsic-Extrinsic Religious Orientation Scale, Levenson's Multidimensional Locus of Control Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between intrinsic religious orientation and life satisfaction, with intrinsic religious orientation accounting for 7.7% of the variance in life satisfaction. Similarly, a significant positive relationship was found between internal locus of control and life satisfaction, although internal locus of control accounted for a smaller 2.7% variance. An independent samples t-test showed that female students scored higher on life satisfaction and intrinsic religious orientation, while male students scored higher on internal locus of control. A one-way ANOVA indicated significant age differences in intrinsic religious orientation and life satisfaction, but not in internal locus of control. The study's results align with existing literature, suggesting that intrinsic religious orientation and internal locus of control are significant predictors of life satisfaction among undergraduates. The study concludes on the importance of supporting students' religious and personal development to enhance their overall well-being. The study recommended that students should be encouraged to develop a deeper, intrinsic religious orientation rather than focusing on external aspects of religiosity

Do time perspectives predict unique variance in life satisfaction beyond personality traits?