Child Occupant Research Articles

The Influence of a Booster Seat on the Motion of the Reclined Small Female Anthropomorphic Test Device in Low-Acceleration Far-Side Lateral Oblique Impacts.

Belt-positioning booster (BPB) seats may prevent submarining in reclined child occupants in frontal impacts. BPB-seated child volunteers showed reduced lateral displacement in reclined seating in low-acceleration lateral-oblique impacts. As submarining was particularly evident in reclined small adult female occupants, we examined if a booster seat could provide similar effects on the kinematics of the small female occupant to the ones found on the reclined child volunteers in low-acceleration far-side lateral oblique impacts. The THOR-AV-5F was seated on a vehicle seat on a sled simulating a far-side lateral-oblique impact (80 deg from frontal, maximum acceleration ∼2 g, duration ∼170 ms). Lateral and forward head and trunk displacements, trunk rotation, knee-head distance, seatbelt loads, and head acceleration were recorded. Three seatback angles (25 deg, 45 deg, 60 deg) and two booster conditions were examined. Lateral peak head and trunk displacements decreased in more severe reclined seatback angles (25-36 mm decrease compared to nominal). Forward peak head, trunk displacements, and knee-head distance were greater with the seatback reclined and no BPB. Knee-head distance increased in the severe reclined angle also with the booster seat (>40 mm compared to nominal). Seat belt peak loads increased with increased recline angle with the booster, but not without the booster seat. Booster-like solutions may be beneficial for reclined small female adult occupants to reduce head and trunk displacements in far-side lateral-oblique impacts, and knee-head distance and motion variability in severe reclined seatback angles.

Comparing Telerehabilitation and In-Person Interventions in School-Based Occupational Therapy for Specific Learning Disorder A Randomized Controlled Trial.

This study investigated the efficacy of telerehabilitation (TR) in school-based Occupational Therapy (OT) for children with Specific Learning Disorder (SLD), focusing on occupational competence and parental satisfaction, aiming to contribute empirical insights to the discourse on the educational well-being of this population. The study adopted a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design involving 31 children diagnosed with SLD, implementing TR and in-person interventions alongside a control group. Outcome measures included the School Self-Concept Inventory, Child Occupational Self-Assessment (COSA), and Canadian Occupational Performance Measurement (COMP), analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics (ANOVA, post hoc tests). Both TR and in-person interventions exhibited significant enhancements in academic self-efficacy (F=23.96, p<0.001, Partial ȵ²=0.461), occupational competence (F=70.59, p<0.001, Partial ȵ²=0.716), and parent satisfaction (F=17.03, p<0.001, Partial ȵ²=0.378) compared to the control group. Notably, no significant differences emerged between the TR and in-person groups, emphasizing their comparable effectiveness in improving outcomes. In conclusion, the study demonstrated the efficacy of TR and in-person interventions in school-based OT for children with SLD. The cohesive outcomes in academic self-efficacy, occupational competence, and parental satisfaction highlight TR as a versatile modality. This research, grounded in robust methodology, encourages further exploration of TR's transformative role in enhancing the holistic well-being of children with SLDs.

Performance evaluation of the eight-one six-point occupant restraint system based on experiments

In order to further ensure occupant safety, a new type of motor vehicle occupant restraint system is proposed in the paper. According to its structural characteristics, the shoulder belts are shaped like the Chinese number eight (八), the lap belt is shaped like the Chinese number one (一), and it has six fixed points; hence, it is called the “Eight-one six-point occupant restraint system.” The effectiveness of the “Eight-one six-point occupant restraint system” for adult and child occupant protection was verified under frontal impact conditions (50 km/h) and lateral impact conditions (30 km/h) using the Hybrid III 50th percentile dummy and the Q3 child dummy, respectively. Meanwhile, a comparison was made with the safety performance of the typical occupant system. The conclusion indicates that wearing a typical occupant restraint system carries the risk of occupant detachment from the restraint, neck strangulation, and collision interference between occupants on the far side and on the collision side; it also cannot be applied for child occupant protection. However, the “Eight-one six-point occupant restraint” can effectively restrain adult and child occupants within safety areas with a simple and easy-to-wear structure and technological innovation, which has certain application value.

An Exploratory Study on the Association between Atypical Behavioral Responses to Tickling and Autistic Traits in Japanese Children

Although play is an essential occupation for children, parents of children with autistic traits tend to struggle with play-based interpersonal interaction with them. Tickling play appears to be one of the most interpersonal forms of play because nobody can tickle themselves. However, atypical tactile processing (e.g. tactile sensitivity) has been reported in children with autistic traits, who may exhibit atypical behavioral responses during tickling play. Our aim was to investigate the association between autistic traits and behavioral responses during parent-child tickling play in Japanese young children. We recorded tickling interaction between children and their parents using behavior coding with six behavioral items. Autistic traits and tactile sensitivity were measured using parent-reported questionnaires. Results showed two behavioral responses were significantly associated with autistic traits in all children: “approach with positive emotional response” and “no response” were negatively and positively correlated with autistic traits, respectively. This exploratory study suggests that behavioral responses during tickling play may be associated with autistic traits.

Restraint use within vehicles transporting child occupants in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: An observational study

ObjectiveThis observation study aimed to describe the frequency and type of restraint use for child occupants within private motor vehicles in the emirate of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). MethodsAn overt, on-road observation study was conducted by trained observers who recorded the restraint use of the occupants while travelling in private motor vehicles with at least one child aged approximately ten years and younger in Dubai. ResultsOverall, 2000 vehicles were observed transporting 2940 child occupants estimated to be aged 10 years and younger. Over one-half of the drivers were observed to be using their seatbelt (60.0%) and over one-half of front-seat passengers were observed to be using their seatbelt (53.3%). One-half of the observed child occupants were unrestrained (51.7%), and a further 8.3 percent were seated unrestrained on an adult's lap. Based on the seating position and restraint type within the vehicle, child restraint use was classified into appropriate, seatbelt and inappropriate use, and the results showed that more than one-half of the child occupants were inappropriately restrained (59.9%). There was a significant relationship between the driver's seatbelt use and inappropriate restraint use for at least one child occupant in the vehicle (χ2 (1) = 75.450, p < 0.001). Unrestrained drivers were more likely to have at least one inappropriately restrained child in their vehicle (28.4%) than to have all children appropriately restrained (8.8%). ConclusionsDespite the introduction of child restraint system (CRS) legislation in 2017 that mandated the use of CRS for child occupants aged four years and younger while travelling in a private motor vehicle in the UAE, this study observed a high proportion of unrestrained or inappropriately restrained child occupants than expected. These findings highlight an urgent need for greater enforcement of this legislation and awareness programs about the significant injury risks for unrestrained or inappropriately restrained child occupants in the UAE.

Trend analysis of rear child occupants’ injury influenced by protection system parameters

As road traffic accidents are the leading cause of child injuries and deaths, the most common frontal impact is offset impact. Taking into consideration the lack of research on rear seat child occupants’ safety in road accidents, this study focuses on 10-year-old child occupants seated in the rear and establishes an analytical model of child injury during frontal offset impact, which is validated using test data from a real car impact of the same model. The study then examines the effects of restraint system parameters, including seat belt force-limited level, seat belt anchorage position, and seat cushion stiffness, on head, neck, and chest-abdomen injury response in the rear seat child occupants. The study found that reducing the seat belt force-limited level appropriately resulted in a significant decrease in the child occupant’s head resultant acceleration by 39.9% and the upper neck force by 53.2%. Meanwhile, increasing the seat cushion stiffness was found to reduce the child occupant’s head resultant acceleration by 18.8%, the upper neck force by 31%, and the abdominal pressure by 34.4%. This study provides a reference for the protection of rear seat child occupants.

Self-reported engagement in everyday activities following bilateral lung transplantation in paediatric cystic fibrosis: a single centre study

IntroductionFollowing lung transplantation, it is unknown how children/adolescents self-assess their performance in everyday activities, importance of these activities, and whether resumption of everyday activities influences self-reported quality of life. The...

Effectiveness of a Sensory Play Activity Program with Parent Engagement for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Randomized Control Trial

Background: According to DSM-5, sensory processing problems are among diagnostic criteria in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Various studies have shown that play, as the main occupation of children, can be helpful in performing sensory interventions. Solving sensory problems is one of the most common demands of families with children with ASD. Children's families play a key role in the implementation of occupational therapeutic interventions. Objectives: This randomized clinical trial investigated the effectiveness of sensory play activities performed by parents at home on the sensory patterns of children with ASD. Methods: Fifty-one children with ASD, aged 3 to 6 years, were divided into the intervention and control groups. All participants attended 16 sessions of in-person individualized sensory integration therapy (SIT) in a clinic for 8 weeks. In the intervention group, children received 8 sessions of a sensory play activity intervention performed by parents at home. Data collection instruments included the Gilliam Autism Rating Scale-2 and the sensory profile 2. Parametric (independent and paired t-test) and non-parametric (Mann-Whitney and Wilcoxon tests) were used for statistical analysis to compare between-group and within-group mean differences. Results: The results showed that although all four sensory processing patterns improved significantly in both groups (P &lt; 0.05) (i.e., the within-group effect), children in the intervention group showed significant improvements in three sensory patterns, including sensory avoiding, sensory sensitivity, and sensory registration (P&lt; 0.01). There was no significant difference in the mean score of the sensory seeking pattern between the 2 groups (P &gt; 0.05). Conclusions: Sensory integration therapy improved dysfunctional sensory processing patterns in ASD children, an effect that was enhanced by the simultaneous implementation of sensory play interventions.

Maternal Perception, Hesitancy, and Satisfaction Toward Childhood Immunization in Primary Health Centers, Hafr Al-Batin: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study from Eastern Saudi Arabia.

Consumer perception of and satisfaction with vaccination services is a critical and commonly used indicator for evaluating the quality of services provided by concerned authorities. The present survey assessed maternal perceptions, hesitancy, satisfaction, and factors associated with childhood immunization services provided at the primary health centers (PHCs) of eastern Saudi Arabia. The current analytical cross-sectional study included mothers of childhood vaccine beneficiaries attending PHCs in Hafr Al-Batin. We collected data related to mothers' perceptions, hesitancy, and satisfaction using a validated Arabic version of the data collection tool. Factors associated with low and high satisfaction with the immunization services were evaluated using logistic regression analysis. We performed Spearman correlation test to identify the correlation between the perception and satisfaction scores. Of the 675 participants, 87.4% were satisfied with the immunization services provided at the PHCs. The participants' satisfaction was significantly associated with the immunized child's age group (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.89, 95% CI = 1.39-2.89, p = 0.037) and occupation status (AOR = 1.42, 95% CI = 1.17-1.74, p = 0.024). Vaccine hesitancy was significantly associated with the mother's age group (AOR = 1.89, 95% CI of AR = 1.35-3.39, P = 0.003) and number of children (AOR = 1.42, 95% CI of AR = 1.17-1.74, P = 0.024), Additionally, we found a significant positive correlation (Spearman's rho = 0.207, p < 0.001) between perception and satisfaction scores. We recommend targeted health education programs for mothers to improve their perceptions and the importance of all recommended childhood vaccines. Additionally, we suggest continuing maternal satisfaction assessments to enhance and maintain the quality of vaccination services.

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's occupations.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the daily lives and limited everyday activities of children worldwide. To document the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's occupations, the associated factors, and the impact on children's health, wellbeing, and development. A narrative review was conducted by searching four databases (Scopus, MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews). A total of 35 articles met the inclusion criteria. Out of the 34 articles, 23 were relevant to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on occupations related to leisure (n = 17), productivity (n = 11), and self-care (n = 9). Ten articles highlighted specific factors that had been linked to changes in occupational engagement and child behavior. Ten articles focused on the impact of occupational disruption during COVID-19 on health, wellbeing, and general development. The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have had a negative impact on children's occupations, while the restrictions were still in effect. Further research is needed to establish reliable conclusions.

SENSORY PROCESSING ISSUES AND OCCUPATIONAL ENGAGEMENT AMONG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience sensory processing issues, affecting their daily behaviour and functional performance. Occupational engagement is viewed as activities a person participates in which involve occupational performance and environmental factors. This study aims to identify impaired sensory processing and occupational engagement, the relationship with demographic profile, and the relationship between impaired sensory processing and occupational engagement among children with ASD. A total of 169 children with ASD from a centre in Sentul were recruited. School Companion Sensory Profile and the Short Child Occupational Profile (SCOPE) were used as the outcome measurements in this study. The research finding yields those children with ASD appear to experience some degree of processing issues in “avoiding” sensory patterns and appear to have significant challenges in “communication and interaction skills” in their occupational engagement. Sensory processing issues and activity engagement are also found to be a minimal to moderate relationship with the demographic profiles of the children. The study also concludes that sensory processing and occupational engagement among children with ASD are interrelated. The correlation coefficients range from r = -0.20 to r = -0.36 indicating a fair to moderate correlation between sensory processing and occupational engagement. These sensory processing issues significantly impact children’s life, which can be seen through their level of engagement in daily life activities. Information on sensory processing issues and occupational engagement allows one to identify successful intervention strategies.

Comparing the Effectiveness of Discrete Trial Training Delivered via Telehealth and In-Person on Skill Acquisition.

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic affected the delivery of early intensive behavioral intervention (EIBI) services. As a result, many EIBI service providers shifted to either temporarily or permanently providing some or all of their services via telehealth. Most published research on behavior analytic approaches to telehealth has focused on training others to implement behavior analytic interventions in an in-person setting. In contrast, relatively few researchers have evaluated direct EIBI service delivery via telehealth (i.e., professionals directly providing behavior analytic interventions to clients/learners using technology). Little is known about the effectiveness of behavior analytic interventions delivered remotely to learners via telehealth compared to standard in-person intervention delivery. The purpose of the present study was to directly compare the effectiveness of discrete trial training delivered remotely via telehealth and in-person on the acquisition of labeling occupations for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in an EIBI program. The results and implications of the effectiveness of the different teaching modalities and observed generalization and maintenance will be discussed.Evaluating the effectiveness of behavior analytic interventions delivered remotely via telehealth compared to standard in-person delivery could help increase access to services for those in need.We found little difference in the acquisition of labeling occupations across the two modalities for all three participants.Future researchers should consider how to incorporate strategies to promote generalization into direct telehealth services.Future researchers should evaluate how learners without previous exposure to discrete trial training may perform during direct telehealth services.

Comparison of child and ATD belt fit and posture on belt-positioning boosters during self-selected, holding device, and nominal conditions

ObjectivePediatric anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs) are important tools for the assessment of child occupant protection and should represent realistic child belt fit and posture on belt-positioning boosters. Previous comparisons have been made to children in either self-selected or nominal postural conditions. This study compares belt fit and postural measurements between pediatric ATDs and a single cohort of children assuming different postures on boosters: self-selected, holding a portable electronic device, and nominal. MethodsA cohort of children (n = 25) were evaluated in a stationary vehicle on five boosters and in three postural conditions: nominal, self-selected, and a representative holding electronic device position. The Hybrid III 6- and 10-year-old and Q-Series 6- and 10-year-old ATDs were evaluated in the same five boosters and in two postural conditions: nominal and a representative holding electronic device position. A 3D coordinate measurement device was used to quantify belt fit (shoulder belt score, lap belt score, maximum gap size, and gap length) and anatomic landmark positions (head, suprasternale, ASIS, and patella). Landmark positions and belt fit were compared between ATDs and children for each booster and postural condition, and Pearson correlations (r) were assessed across boosters. ResultsATDs generally represented Nominal child postures across boosters. In the Device condition, ATDs were seldom able to be positioned to represent both the torso and head position of children, due to limited ATD spinal flexibility. When the torso position was matched, the ATD head was more rear by 63 mm. Correlations between Nominal child and ATD belt fit and belt gap metrics were generally weak and not significant, with the exception of lap belt score (all ATDs p < 0.07, r = 0.8549–0.9857). DiscussionATDs were generally able to represent realistic child postures and lap belt fit in Nominal and short duration Self-selected postures in a laboratory setting. However, these results display the potential difficulty of utilizing ATDs to represent more naturalistic child postures, especially the more forward head positions and flexed spinal posture associated with utilizing a portable electronic device.

Effect Emotional Demontrasion (Emo Demo) Of Complementary Knowledge Foods ( Complementary Feeding) Of Mothers With Children Unders Two Years Old Under Two Years Old

Background : The nutritional needs of children under two years old (Baduta) can be completed by consuming complementary feeding because nutritional needs cannot be completed only from breast milk. The impact of early complementary feeding can cause diarrhea and can cause death in infants. Mothers must have good knowledge. Emo demo is an intervention method that can increase knowledge related to complementary feeding. Aim : the aim of this study is to determine the effect of the Emotional Demontration (Emo demo) method of complementary feeding on the knowledge of mothers with children under two years old (Baduta). Methods : This research is descriptive analytical research with a quasi- experimental reasearch design One Group Pre Test and Post Test Design. The number of subjects in this study was 33 mothers who had children under two years old. The variables analyzed inclued family characteristic (respondent, age, mothers education, mothers occupation, fathers occupation, family income, and number of children). Results : the results of the analysis showed that there is effect of the emo demo intervention method wuth changes in knowledge with p-value &lt;0,05. Conclusion : increased knowledge can affect mothers ability to give complementary feeding Keywords : Children Under Two Years Old, Complementary Feeding, Emo Demo Method

Knowledge and awareness level of healthcare professional candidate students on inherited metabolic diseases: a cross-sectional study

BackgroundHealthcare professionals play a key role in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of inborn metabolic diseases. However, the level of inborn metabolic disease knowledge of prospective healthcare professional students in our country has not yet been determined. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge of healthcare professional candidate students about inborn metabolic diseases.MethodsThe knowledge levels of 761 students enrolled in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Child Development, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Audiology, Health Management and Social Work at Gülhane Faculty of Health Sciences, Health Sciences University, were evaluated through a questionnaire using a face-to-face interview technique. Correct answers to the questions measuring the level of knowledge were scored as “1”, and incorrect answers were scored as “0”.ResultsThe mean knowledge-level score of the individuals was 14.23 ± 4.56. A total of 56.0% of individuals had heard about inborn metabolic diseases before, 37.8% had heard of rare disease organizations/platforms before, and 16.8% had encountered an awareness campaign about inborn metabolic diseases. The level of exposure to awareness-raising campaigns, department of education, and grade level were shown to be factors affecting knowledge levels.ConclusionIt is necessary to improve the awareness and knowledge levels of health professional candidates involved in the treatment of inborn metabolic diseases. Education curricula in health sciences faculties should be evaluated with this aspect.

Probing into Driver Speeding Patterns and Their Influence on Child Occupancy in Urban Areas

Many studies have investigated how child occupants lead to distraction-associated crashes. However, not many studies have focused on how the presence of child passengers influences drivers’ speeding behavior. This study examines how the presence of child passengers can affect driving behavior considering sociodemographic characteristics such as driver’s age, gender, ethnicity, employment, and driving aggressiveness. The current study used resourceful, open-source data based on urban areas in Texas to identify the key patterns of speeding behavior and associated safety surrogates in the presence or absence of child occupants. A unique data analysis procedure known as Taxicab Correspondence Analysis (TCA) was used to analyze the data. The results indicate that speeding patterns are affected by child occupancy during a trip. The results find that regardless of the presence of child passengers, female and unemployed drivers are more likely to drive defensively and male and employed drivers are more likely to drive aggressively. The findings also indicate that drivers from the young age group (20–29 years old) are strongly associated with speeding trips without child occupancy. However, young parent drivers from this age group are strongly associated with non-speeding trips and driving defensively. The study also finds that the impact of child occupancy on driving behaviors varies across different ethnicities. These findings will benefit transportation agencies in identifying aggressive driver groups and developing countermeasures to mitigate speeding behaviors, especially for trips with child occupancy.

Child occupant safety in unconventional seating for vehicles with automated driving systems

The objective of this study was to use computational models to study how unconventional seating positions and orientations in vehicles with Automated Driving System (ADS) may affect occupant response metrics of children with various restraint conditions.A literature review was first conducted to frame a simulation plan, including selections of surrogate ADS-equipped vehicles, potential seating arrangements, impact scenarios, anthropomorphic test device (ATD) models, and child restraint system (CRS) models that are relevant to the selected ATD models. Due to the lack of impact tests with child ATDs and CRS in farside, oblique, and rear impacts, 17 sled tests were conducted with CRS harness-restrained ATDs and vehicle belt-restrained ATDs in frontal, farside, oblique, and rear impact conditions. The sled tests were then used to validate a set of MADYMO (MAthematical DYnamic MOdels) v7.7 models. A total of 550 simulations were then conducted with four child ATDs and various CRS conditions across a range of conventional and unconventional seating locations and orientations under five impact directions. We did not find major safety concerns with ATDs restrained by harnessed CRSs based on the nature of ATD contacts. Compared with frontal and rear impacts, CRSs may rotate laterally in farside and oblique impacts, which could result in higher head and chest injury measures than frontal due to inertial loading to the CRS, and the larger lateral rotation of the CRS may lead to a contact between the CRS and vehicle interior. The major safety concern for vehicle belt-restrained ATDs (with and without booster) is that they have the potential to contact the seat next to them or the instrument panel behind them in a farside or oblique impact. Unconventional seating does not necessarily create additional safety concerns beyond what we know with the conventional seating. However, due to the orientation of the unconventional seats, the occupants on those seats may be involved in a higher percentage of oblique and rear-oblique impacts relative to their seating orientations than conventional seats, which may be considered in the future safety design process.This is the first study using different child ATDs and CRSs to investigate child occupant responses in a wide range of impact directions and seating orientations. Results from the sled tests and simulations provide a better understanding of child occupant responses in those crash conditions, but also identified several limitations of using frontal ATDs in other crash directions.

Impact of Age and School Instruction Mode on Children's Occupations Early in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Survey Study.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted participation in routines and daily activities. It is unclear how children reengaged in activities during the pandemic, particularly as a new school year began. Differences in school instruction mode (in person, hybrid, or remote) during the pandemic could further affect activity participation. To examine changes in sedentary and nonsedentary activity participation in children and to determine whether school instruction mode was associated with participation. Home-based survey of U.S. residents. Parents of 208 children (46.2% female) between ages 5 and 18 yr were surveyed at two waves: March through April 2020 and October 2020. Frequency of sedentary (indoor play, electronic device usage) and nonsedentary (outdoor play, leisure and extracurriculars) activity participation was observed. Descriptive and inferential statistics of the changes from Wave 1 to Wave 2 and linear regression were used to determine statistically significant variables associated with activity participation. Nonsedentary activity participation increased and sedentary activity decreased from Wave 1 to Wave 2. Instruction mode was statistically associated with nonsedentary, but not sedentary, participation. Negative mood, local COVID-19 severity, and household income were also associated with nonsedentary and sedentary participation. Children's participation in sedentary and nonsedentary activities normalized during the new school year; however, many factors likely contributed to these changes. What This Article Adds: Despite differences in school instruction mode and the influence of mental health early in the pandemic, children's nonsedentary activity participation increased. Occupational therapy practitioners can reinforce the importance of reengaging in activities and regular routines to promote health and well-being during challenging situations.

Pediatric Feeding: Bridging the Gap

Abstract Date Presented 04/20/2023 Feeding can be a complex occupation for children. A professional development course was created to provide OT practitioners and other professionals with strategies to address feeding difficulties with the pediatric population. Primary Author and Speaker: Danielle Cassista Additional Authors and Speakers: Rae Ann Smith, Julie L. Watson

Life Satisfaction Among Working Women in a Southeast Asian Country

Women play a critical role in the economic and social well-being. Therefore, measuring life satisfaction of women is important to see their view of life. Life satisfaction measures the overall satisfaction in life. The aim of this study is to determine whether there are differences in life satisfaction among working women in Malaysian from the perspectives of demographic characteristics. The measure of life satisfaction was based on the Life Satisfaction Scale. Purposive random sampling method was used to choose the sample. The analysis is based on responses of 302 working women. Independent t-test and one-way ANOVA is used to the test the variables. Overall, the life satisfaction of the working women was found to be moderate in the study. The results of the study found significant differences in life satisfaction with regards to marital status, age, occupation, income, spouse’s education and spouse’s income. However, ethnicity, education, spouse’s age, spouse’s occupation and number of children did not show to be significantly different. The Ministry in charge of women, family and society development could provide the necessary assistance to women who are having problems that could affect their life satisfaction. Women who are interested in opening their own business could also be assisted by the relevant agencies to improve in their income. Through this, they can assist their family financially. More policies supporting women should be introduced to assist or strengthen the position of women to move up professionally and socially.