Life Satisfaction Of Students Research Articles

Positive Emotions, Hope, and Life Satisfaction in Chinese Older Adults: An Application of Broaden-and-Build Model.

According to the broaden-and-build theory, positive emotions can broaden our awareness and build psychological resources, which leads to better psychological outcomes. Previous studies demonstrated that hope partially mediates the association between positive emotions and life satisfaction in college students. Yet, there has no similar model been tested among older adults. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the mediating role of hope agency and pathways in the association between positive emotions and life satisfaction. Three hundred and forty-one Chinese community-dwelling older adults (mean = 70.83, SD = 9.16) were asked to complete a survey questionnaire comprising measures assessing positive emotions, hope, life satisfaction, and other sociodemographic variables. Results showed that hope agency, but not hope pathways, partially mediated the relationship between positive emotions and life satisfaction. We discussed the importance of these initial findings concerning positive emotions and hope as predictors of life satisfaction in the older adult population.

Sense of life satisfaction and aggressive behaviour of students of medical and non-medical universities

The article presents the sense of life satisfaction and aggressive behaviors among students of medical and non-medical universities. The first part introduces the concepts of the sense of life satisfaction, sense of self-efficacy and aggressive behaviors and their components in the framework of Buss and Perry. The sense of life satisfaction was explored using The Satisfaction With Life Scale – SWLS, sense of self-efficacy by Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale – GSES and aggressive behaviors by Buss and Perry The Aggression Questionnaire – BPAQ. The group taking part in the study consisted of 213 people - 148 students of medical universities and 65 students of non-medical universities. Research results indicate that there is a relationship between life satisfaction and self-efficacy and the tendency towards aggressive behaviors. Respondents who experience greater life satisfaction and demonstrate higher levels of self-efficacy tend to exhibit lower tendencies towards aggressive behaviors. It was noticed that students of medical disciplines demonstrate a greater tendency towards aggressive behaviors in terms of expressing anger compared to students of non-medical disciplines.

Follow-up and Mediation Outcomes of a Movement-Based Mental Health Promotion Intervention for Refugee Children in Uganda

ABSTRACT Objective There is limited evidence for the effectiveness of mental health promotion interventions in low- and middle-income settings, especially for longer-term benefits. This study evaluates the 5-month follow-up outcomes of a movement-based mental health promotion intervention (TeamUp) for refugee children in Northern Uganda (West Nile) and further investigates what explains longer-term benefits. Methods This quasi-experimental study was conducted in four primary schools, randomly allocated to an experimental or a control condition. Enrolled in the study were 549 children ages 10–15 years (n = 265 TeamUp; n = 284 control group). Primary outcomes were psychosocial well-being (Stirling Children’s Wellbeing Scale), attitude toward school, and satisfaction with friendships (Multidimensional Students Life Satisfaction Scale [Friends and School subscales]). Mediators included social connectedness and sense of agency. Results At 5 months postintervention, 467 (85.1%) children were retained. Intent-to-treat analyses demonstrated sustained benefits for TeamUp for well-being (estimated mean difference −1.88, 95% CI −3.14 to −0.66, p = .003, effect size Cohen’s d = 0.25) and friendships (−1.52, 95% CI −2.55 to −0.48, p = .005, d = 0.25). There were no significant between-group differences for attitude toward school. Secondary benefits were shown for traumatic stress (2.18, 95% CI 0.45 to 3.91, p = .014, d = 0.21), quality of life (−1.29, 95% CI −2.31 to −0.30, p = .014, d = 0.21), bullying (0.53, 95% CI 0.08 to 0.97, p = .020, d = 0.20), and depression symptoms (1.31, 95% CI 0.09 to 2.52, p = .035, d = 0.18). Increased sense of connectedness mediates the effect of TeamUp on improving well-being (indirect effect = 0.30, SE = 0.13, p = .001), explaining 15% of variance. Conclusion This study shows sustained benefits of a mental health promotion intervention 5 months postintervention. Prolonged benefits are explained by an increase in social connectedness.

(Dis)satisfaction With Body Image, Lifestyles and Life Satisfaction in Higher Education Students

(Dis)satisfaction With Body Image, Lifestyles and Life Satisfaction in Higher Education Students

The attitude towards the forest and satisfaction with life of Polish students.

The aim of the study is to determine the connection between the attitude towards the forest and life satisfaction of students. The study was conducted on a sample of 650 students from Polish universities using The Satisfaction With Life Scale and an original questionnaire measuring the approach towards the forest-LAS scale. There are 3 subscales which measured: the perceived benefits from spending time in the forest; the degree of involvement in exploring the forest and working to its advantage; fears connected with the forest. The scale indicated good psychometric properties. Its reliability expressed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient is at the level of 0.90 (0.93 for Benefits scale; 0.87 for Involvement and 0.79 for Fears). The results of the statistical analysis have led to conclusions confirming the relationship between life satisfaction and the results of LAS scale. People satisfied with their lives are more involved in exploring the forest, they enjoy more benefits connected with forest recreation and express fewer fears. Forestry students are characterised by the highest involvement and the lowest level of fears connected with the forest. As far as life satisfaction is concerned, they are in the lead among Polish students just behind students of medical and artistic studies.

Happiness Engineering: impact of hope-based intervention on life satisfaction, self-worth, mental health, and academic achievement of Indian school students

Happiness Engineering: impact of hope-based intervention on life satisfaction, self-worth, mental health, and academic achievement of Indian school students

Life Satisfaction and Its Relationship With Personality Traits Among Medical College Students in China.

Life satisfaction is a comprehensive psychological index to measure a person's life quality. Previous studies have found that population sociological factors, physiological factors, psychological factors, and social factors all affect life satisfaction, but few studies have looked at the role of stable psychological factors, such as personality, in life satisfaction. Thus, this study combined previous research results and theories to study the current situation of college students' life satisfaction and its correlation with personality. This study aims to comprehensively assess the life satisfaction levels among university students enrolled in a medical college in China, explore their correlation with various demographic factors and personality traits, identify potential areas for intervention, and provide recommendations for improving students' overall well-being and fostering the development of a positive and healthy personality. A stratified cluster sampling method was used to select college students from a university. The questionnaire consists of general characteristics, a life satisfaction scale, and the Big Five Inventory. Descriptive statistical methods were conducted to describe the college students' life satisfaction status; an analysis of variance was performed to compare the score of life satisfaction among different demographic features; and the correlation between the score of life satisfaction and the Big Five Inventory was also analyzed. A total of 3116 subjects were included in this survey. The life satisfaction of females was higher than that of males in the dimensions of family, friends, school, and overall satisfaction (p<0.05). The life satisfaction of males in the self dimension was higher than that of females (p<0.05). The life satisfaction of different weight types had statistical significance in the life dimension (p<0.05). The life satisfaction of family, school, and overall well-being among smoking college students was lower than that of non-smoking college students (p<0.05). The life satisfaction of non-drinking college students in family, friends, life, school, and overall life satisfaction scores was higher than those of drinking college students (p<0.05). College students who get plenty of sleep a day (more than eight hours) scored higher life satisfaction scores in the self dimension than sleep-deprived college students (p<0.05). In addition to the family dimension, students taking long physical exercise breaks every day had higher life satisfaction scores in every dimension than students lacking physical exercise (p<0.05). The mean score of personality in the agreeableness and openness dimensions is the highest. Correlation analysis showed that the personality score in each dimension was positively correlated with the life satisfaction score in each dimension except for the neuroticism dimension of personality (p<0.05). The life satisfaction of college students is different for different lifestyles. The student management department should pay attention to the physical and mental health of college students with low life satisfaction and further find out the reasons for the difference in life satisfaction. Meanwhile, education should be strengthened for college students and encourage them to give up smoking and alcohol; strengthen physical training; and university education should strengthen the personality cultivation of college students.

The influence of grit on life satisfaction of Brazilian undergraduate students: academic adaptation as a mediator.

In recent years, research in educational contexts has pointed to the role of grit as a variable related to various positive outcomes, including life satisfaction. Academic adaptation seems vital for the success of academic life in college students. Considering university as an important life context for people pursuing higher education, what is the mediating effect of academic adaptation? This study proposed a mediation model to examine the mediating effect of academic adaptation in the relationship grit and life satisfaction. A sample of 413 undergraduate Brazilian students, age ranging from 18 to 71 years (M = 27.30; SD = 10.20). A correlation analysis was performed between the variables and the following mediation model was tested: Grit (independent variable), academic adaptation (mediating variables) and life satisfaction (dependent variables). Mediation analysis indicated that academic adaptation mediated around 46.80% for the factor of consistency of interests and 40.90% of the relationship with perseverance of effort. Thus, the greater the grit of the university student, the greater the grit, which leads to better satisfaction with life. In recent years, research in educational contexts has pointed to the role of grit as a variable related to various positive outcomes. The findings elucidated that grit in academic context could benefit students' adaptation process, and the university's responsibility to improve its students' softskills, not only for the future stage after university, but also during the student's schooling.

Primary school students’ perceptions of social support, school satisfaction and life satisfaction

Perceived life satisfaction during the period of childhood and adolescence can be considered a reliable measure of psychological and emotional growth of children and adolescents. The current study aimed to investigate age differences related to social support provided to students (by teachers, classmates, parents and close friends), and its relationship with school and life satisfaction. The study also examined the significance of social support in explaining students' school and life satisfaction. Data were collected from a sample comprising 390 primary school students in grades 3 - 8 in Croatia. The findings indicate that students perceive a lower level of support received from parents, teachers, classmates and close friends, and lower school and life satisfaction, as they age. Statistically significant differences were found in perceived teacher support and school and life satisfaction between younger and older students. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that age and support from teachers and classmates are significant predictors of school satisfaction. The most significant predictors of students' life satisfaction are support from parents and classmates, and school satisfaction. Finally, the implications of the findings and guidelines for future research are discussed.

The influence of Facebook intensity on life satisfaction and academic performance of college students during COVID-19 pandemic

The influence of Facebook intensity on life satisfaction and academic performance of college students during COVID-19 pandemic

관광관련학과 대학생의 코로나블루, 그릿과 자기효능감이 삶의 만족도에 미치는 영향

This study aims to examine the impact of grit and self-efficacy on life satisfaction among college students majoring in hotel, aviation, and tourism, and to explore the mediating effect of self-efficacy in the relationship between grit and life satisfaction. A survey was conducted among 230 undergraduate students from both two-year and four-year universities, with 216 valid responses utilized for analysis. Data collected through the survey were analyzed using AMOS 18.0 and SPSS 18.0 software. The results indicate that grit positively influences self-efficacy and life satisfaction. Additionally, self-efficacy positively influences life satisfaction. The mediating effect of self-efficacy in the relationship between grit and life satisfaction was confirmed. It is interpreted that grit positively impacted students, enabling them to persevere and support themselves during the prolonged pandemic, when short-term employment outcomes were challenging. In conclusion, there is a likelihood that individuals with higher self-belief tend to view life with a more positive attitude and experience greater satisfaction. This study contributes by attempting to understand the life satisfaction of college students experiencing COVID-19 blues and providing foundational data on grit and self-efficacy as variables to enhance life satisfaction.

Positive and negative effects of child’s agency on trauma symptoms and psychological difficulties in war-like conditions. The mediating role of hope and life satisfaction

Background Children affected by war and political violence deploy agentic competencies to cope with trauma symptoms and psychological difficulties. However, it does not always act as a protective factor to help them adjust to potentially traumatic events. Aims We expected to explore the association between agency, trauma symptoms and psychological difficulties and the mediating role of hope and life satisfaction in a group of child victims of military violence in Palestine. Methods 965 children aged 8 to 14 were assessed with self-reported measures, War Child Agency Assessment Scale, Children Revised Impact of events scale, Strengths and difficulties scale, Child Hope Scale and Brief Multidimensional Students Life Satisfaction Scale. Structural Equation Modelling was performed having Agency as a predictor, trauma symptoms, psychological difficulties as an outcome variable and life satisfaction and hope as a mediator. Results We found a direct and positive effect of agency on trauma symptoms, psychological difficulties, and life satisfaction and hope on the two dependent variables. Life satisfaction and hope mediated the association between agency and the outcome variables. Conclusion Agency can help defend children from trauma and psychological maladaptation when it acts on life satisfaction and hope. At the same time, it might worsen psychological dysfunctions when working directly on trauma symptoms and difficulties. Clinical interventions must help children to foster agentic resources in activating hope and life satisfaction.

Status of Life Satisfaction of Islamic University Students at Kushtia, Bangladesh

Students' university life is considered a stressful period due to the different difficulties they encounter, such as academic pressure, parental pressure, career uncertainties, and adjusting to a new environment. Life satisfaction is considered one of the basic elements of a student’s mental well-being. Therefore, the present study was conducted to assess the status of Islamic University student’s life satisfaction along with its associated factors. This quantitative study surveyed 325 students at the Islamic University in Kushtia, Bangladesh during June and July 2023, using face-to-face surveys with a convenience sampling method. All data were collected using a questionnaire that included the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The sample included 202 males (62.2%) and 123 females (37.8%), with an average age of 23.26 years (SD = 1.97), mostly residing in university dormitories (60%). The data were examined using descriptive statistics, t-tests by SPSS version 26, and Microsoft Excel version 19. The present study inspected several factors affecting life satisfaction among 325 participants. Using descriptive and inferential statistics, found substantial relations between life satisfaction and factors such as current residence (t = -3.27, p = 0.001), educational level (t = -2.07, p = 0.040), faculty choice (t = 3.24, p = 0.001), pressure to study (t = -3.94, p &lt; 0.001), guardians’ pressure (t = -3.92, p &lt; 0.001), part-time jobs (t = -3.58, p &lt; 0.001), stress (t = -2.44, p = 0.01), and mental health status (t = 4.68, p &lt; 0.001). These results highlight the complex interplay of factors shaping students' life satisfaction. This study reveals that living arrangements, academic levels, external pressures, and mental health remarkably affect the life satisfaction of Islamic University students. It stresses the need for tailored interventions to enhance student life satisfaction in Bangladesh.

The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on the Well-Being of Students from Public Sector Medical College; Mediating Role of Perceived Stress

Healthcare sector play key role for the wellbeing of overall society. This tiring job of providing efficient and effective healthcare services has severe consequences on the health and personal life of healthcare workers. Previously, studies have emphasized on the wellbeing of the healthcare workers, however, students of medical profession were ignored even they go through the burden while learning the theoretical courses and practical exposure in hospitals. The pressure of theoretical classes and rotational trainings in the hospitals causes stress and ultimately influence their wellbeing. Objective: To investigates the relationship between emotional intelligence and psychological well-being (Life satisfaction and Happiness) of the medical students through mediation of perceived stress. Methods: Self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 350 MBBS and BSN students of Allama Iqbal Medical College through convenient sampling. Consent of the respondents, privacy and other ethical requirements were fulfilled. Finally, 201 (MBBS; 103, BSN; 98) medical students from Allama Iqbal Medical College responded the questionnaire. SPSS version 21.0 was used to analyze the data. Results: The results revealed that there exists positive and significant relationship between emotional intelligence and medical student’s well-being (Life satisfaction and Happiness). Further, perceived stress significantly mediates the relationship of emotional intelligence and wellbeing. Conclusions: This study results found that emotional intelligence and medical student’s well-being (Life satisfaction and Happiness) have positive and significant association.

Self-esteem and family satisfaction as predictors of life satisfaction in Peruvian highland university students

ObjectiveTo determine whether self-esteem and family satisfaction predict life satisfaction in university students from the Peruvian highlands.MethodsA cross-sectional, predictive design study with the participation of 848 Peruvian university students of both sexes (31.7% male and 68.3% female) whose ages ranged from 17 to 41 years old (M = 20.31 and SD = 3.66). The instruments used were Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale (RSE; 2000), Olson’s family satisfaction scale (FSS; 2006) and Diener’s life satisfaction scale (SWLS; 1985).ResultsShow that the proposed model had a fit of χ2 (269) = 1709.6, p &amp;lt; 0.001, CFI = 0.957, RMSEA = 0.080, SRMR = 0.061, evidencing that positive self-esteem (β = 0.21, p &amp;lt; 0.001) and family satisfaction (β = 0.57, p &amp;lt; 0.001) significantly predict life satisfaction. Unlike negative self-esteem, which does not predict life satisfaction (β = −0.09, p = 0.003).ConclusionSelf-esteem, family satisfaction, life satisfaction, university students, Peru.

Correlation Between Life Satisfaction and Symptoms of ADHD in Dental Students: The Mediation of Resilience.

This study explores the correlation between life satisfaction and ADHD symptoms. It also discusses whether resilience mediates the correlation between ADHD symptoms and life satisfaction. We surveyed 297 dental students. A total of 291 completed a self-report scale consisting of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, Wender Utah Rating Scale, Life Satisfaction Scale, and Conner-Davidson Resilience Scale. The study used hierarchical linear regression analysis, resampling, and asymptotic strategies for data processing. The ADHD screening results of the self-report scale were positive for 6.87% of the students. This positive rate differed among participants of diverse ages and varying paternal education levels. ADHD symptoms were negatively correlated with life satisfaction and resilience. Life satisfaction was observably positively associated with resilience. Resilience serves as a mediating role between life satisfaction and the two symptoms of ADHD. Resilience intervention programs can enhance the life satisfaction of dental students, especially those with positive ADHD symptoms screening.

Exploring the mediating role of student commitment in the relationship between life satisfaction and general well-being in university students

Recently, the educational approaches in Turkey were rapidly transformed, shifting to hybrid education under official directives. The shift, initially from traditional to distance education and then to a hybrid model, significantly impacted the well-being of university students who had already been affected by the challenges posed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and faced further social and psychological consequences. The present study aimed to investigate the mediating role of student commitment in the relationship between life satisfaction and general well-being in university students. Employing a snowball sampling method, conducted an online survey to gather data from students. The students were instructed to complete self-report questionnaires related to their commitment to university, life satisfaction, and well-being. Participants were 416 university students from two foundations and one public university in Turkey. In the first stage of the study, the construct validity of the measurement model was tested by conducting validity and reliability analyses on an item and factor basis. In the second stage, structural equation model analysis was applied and the fit values of the tested model were reported. The results showed that student commitment to higher education plays a partially mediating role in the relationship between life satisfaction and general well-being. The results suggest the significance of cultivating conditions that not only bolster life satisfaction but also promote university commitment, thereby enhancing the overall well-being of university students.

Internet Addiction and Life Satisfaction among Indian College Students

People who suffer from internet addiction show a variety of behavioral characteristics, such as nervousness, trepidation, worry and concern which have a detrimental impact on their personality features and self-esteem. In addition, studies have shown social anxiety to have an inverse relationship with self-esteem. The aim of this study is to understand the relation and impact of Internet Addiction and Life Satisfaction in college students with respect to their education field, the qualitative study was conducted in 2022 among the people of age group ranging from 18-26 years. who are college students. Both male and female have participated in this research. Two questionnaires were combined and provided to the participants to fill. The Internet Addiction Test (IAT) by Kimberly Young. Second one – Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) . Females are more addicted to the internet as compared to males. There is a negative correlation between the internet addiction and life satisfaction. Based on the results, it is found that females are more addicted to the internet as compared to males. There is a negative correlation between the internet addiction.

Social Support, Academic Burnout, and Life Satisfaction of International Students

This study aims to explore the internal relationship between academic burnout, social support, and the life satisfaction of Chinese overseas students using the College Student's Learning Burnout Scale, the Social Support Scale, and the Life Satisfaction Scale to survey 167 international students. It is indicated by the results that the overall academic burnout of international students is at the upper-middle level, the level of objective support, subjective support, and overall social support of female international students is greater than that of male international students, but there is no significant difference in the utilisation of support between female and male international students. Social support has a significant and positive predictive effect on life satisfaction, while the relationship between social support and life satisfaction is negatively moderated by academic burnout.

Effectiveness of online group cognitive-behavior therapy for adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder: a pilot study.

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of online group cognitive-behavioral therapy (GCBT) guided by the CAMALEO TOC manual in treating of adolescents with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). A quasi-experimental study with a single group pre-posttest intervention. Over 12 weeks 11 adolescents aged 11 to 17 years with OCD received weekly online sessions of GCBT based on CAMALEO TOC manual. The Children's Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale was used to assess OCD symptoms severity, the Family accommodation scale for obsessive-compulsive disorder interviewer-rated for family accommodation, the Children's Depression Inventory to assess depression symptoms, the Revised Children's Manifest Anxiety Scale for anxiety, and the Multidimensional Student Life Satisfaction Scale to assess life satisfaction. OCD symptoms decreased significantly (d = -1.55). A strong effect size (d = -1.03) was also found for family accommodation. No significant difference in OCD symptoms and family accommodation scores were found when controlling for differences between being in psychotherapeutic treatment, medication use, or psychiatric comorbidities. There was also no evidence that the intervention was effective in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety or improving quality of life. We demonstrate the feasibility of a short-term online GCBT as an effective treatment for adolescents with OCD.