Personal Life Satisfaction Research Articles

Delving into the Happiness of Professional Accountants: Examining the Interplay between Personality Traits, and Job and Life Satisfaction

This study aimed to determine accountants’ personality profiles and test which personality traits make accountants happier at work and in social life. In this context, the relationships between the personality traits of professional accountants (within the scope of the Dark Triad and Big Five) and their job satisfaction, life satisfaction, and personality-profession fit were examined. In this direction, quantitative research was designed, and professional accountants participated (N = 202) in the study. According to the findings, it is determined that the Dark Triad traits (narcissism, Machiavellianism, and psychopathy) of the accountants are at a low level. Levels of dark personality traits were negatively associated with life satisfaction, while job satisfaction and personality-occupation fit were not significantly associated. Furthermore, the highest score regarding Big Five personality traits (i.e., openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism) was obtained in agreeableness among the accountants. A positive relationship was found between the openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness characteristics of accountants and their job satisfaction, life satisfaction, and personality-profession fit, while a negative relationship was detected with neuroticism. As a result, it is concluded that accounting professionals with high levels of openness to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, and agreeableness are happier in their work and lives.

Thematic analysis of vocational identity among gifted young people using turning point narratives

The career choices of gifted students are significant both in terms of their potential contributions to society and their personal happiness and life satisfaction. The aim of this study was to identify themes of the turning points that influence gifted young people’s career decisions and to reveal which factors influence their vocational identity from a Narrative Identity Approach. Data were collected using open-ended questions from 17 (52.94% female, n = 9) gifted young people (age; M = 20.47, SD = 3.69). Data were analysed with reflexive thematic analysis, which identified five major themes (1) individual factors, (2) social factors, (3) giftedness, (4) career goals, and (5) exploration opportunities. Considering the first retrospective study examining gifted students’ vocational identity, career guidance might benefit from tailored interventions that account for their unique characteristics, goals, personal and social factors as well as maximizing exploration opportunities.

Personality traits and life satisfaction among postgraduate students at the university of agricultural sciences, GKVK, Bangalore

Personality traits and life satisfaction among postgraduate students at the university of agricultural sciences, GKVK, Bangalore

Factors that influence happiness of nursing students according to COVID-19 infection status

BackgroundHappiness is a cognitive and emotional evaluation of one’s life, and the upward approach affects satisfaction and happiness throughout life. Because nursing students must experience medical settings closely related to COVID-19 infection through clinical practice, they are vulnerable to exposure to infection and academic stress, and are also sensitive to personal life satisfaction and happiness. In this study, Korean nursing students who experienced the COVID-19 pandemic during the COVID-19 endemic era were divided into nursing students infected with COVID-19 and non-infected nursing students. By identifying the effects of college life adaptation, leisure satisfaction from club activities, and family health on happiness, which are individual sub-factors of happiness, we intend to provide basic data for the development of intervention programs for promoting their happiness.MethodsData were collected from October 4, 2023 to November 15, 2023. The subjects were 343 students enrolled in five nursing schools in four major cities (D, G, K, and Y) in Korea. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficients.ResultsFor COVID+ students, happiness was significantly affected by adaptation to campus life and family strengths. This model had r2 = 0.401; i.e., it explained 40.1% of the variability in happiness. For COVID0 students, happiness was significantly affected by adaptation to campus life and subjective health status, with r2 = 0.346.ConclusionsThese results indicate the necessity of developing a happiness-promotion program for nursing students.

Level and stability of self-esteem mediate relationships between personality traits and life satisfaction: Bayesian multilevel modeling with annual data

ABSTRACT This study examined the relationships among the Big Five personality traits, self-esteem levels, self-esteem stability, and life satisfaction over a 15-year period. The primary objectives were to examine whether: (1) self-esteem stability contributed to the prediction of life satisfaction beyond self-esteem level, and (2) both self-esteem level and stability mediated the associations between personality traits and life satisfaction. Bayesian multilevel modelling was conducted on a sample of Dutch adults (N = 4,880), with self-esteem stability operationalised using within-person variance and mean square successive difference. Results indicated that higher levels of self-esteem and self-esteem stability were significantly associated with greater life satisfaction. All Big Five traits predicted higher self-esteem level, while emotional stability and conscientiousness emerged as robust predictors of self-esteem stability with both stability operationalizations. Self-esteem level mediated the relationship between all personality traits and life satisfaction. However, self-esteem stability only mediated the effects of emotional stability and conscientiousness on life satisfaction across both operationalizations of stability. This study provides new insights into the importance of self-esteem stability, in addition to self-esteem level, in shaping well-being. These findings underscore self-esteem levels and dynamics as a crucial mechanism linking personality dispositions to life evaluations.

The world as I see it: genetic and environmental influences on primal world beliefs in a large Swedish twin sample

ABSTRACT Beliefs about the general character of the world – called primals – have received much attention in recent years. Primals (e.g. believing that the world is safe) are associated with psychological and social outcomes, such as personality traits, character strengths and life satisfaction. We performed the first study of genetic and environmental influences on primals, and explored phenotypic associations between primals and the big five personality traits, in a large (~9000) population-wide Swedish twin sample. Correlations between primals and personality traits were low to moderate. Broad-sense heritability estimates of primals ranged between 21% and 49%, suggesting that genetic factors contribute significantly to people’s beliefs about the general character of the world. In contrast, we found little support for shared environmental effects (e.g. rearing environment). Conclusively, we demonstrate that primals and personality are related, yet distinct, constructs and that individual differences in primals depend on both genetic and non-shared environmental factors.

The Impact of Personal Satisfaction on the Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices of Chinese Accounting Managers

The accounting profession plays an important role in upholding ethical standards and environmental integrity. This study examines the impact of personal life, career, and family satisfaction on the environmental, social, and governance practices of Chinese accounting professionals in Hong Kong. Drawing on the theories of moral identity and self-determination, this study hypothesises that professional ethical behaviours, such as corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental protection, are positively correlated with well-being in the workplace and the family and personal lives of individuals. For the research methodology, this study employs a combination of rating scales, namely, the satisfaction with life scale, the generic job satisfaction scale, the family satisfaction scale, the CSR orientation (CSRO) scale, and the environmental motive scale. The responses of 478 accounting professionals in Hong Kong were analysed. SPSS Version 26.0 was used for data analysis. Significantly positive correlations between personal satisfaction and CSRO and between personal satisfaction and motivations for environmental sustainability were detected. In contrast to family satisfaction, life and job satisfaction were more intricately correlated with enhanced CSR commitment and environmental concern. Job satisfaction was a significant predictor of both CSR commitment and environmental responsibility, although this study has limitations, including potential response biases, cultural specificity, and self-reporting inaccuracies. Ethical practices and sustainability in accounting can be significantly enhanced by improving personal well-being. Professionals in this type of work environment may enhance their ethical engagement and environmental stewardship. This study offers theoretical and practical contributions to the research on the accounting profession in Hong Kong.

(082) DELAYED ORGASM CAN RESULT FROM LUMBOSACRAL DISC DISEASE DISRUPTING GENITAL SENSORY TRANSMISSION IN THE CAUDA EQUINA: A REVIEW

Abstract Introduction Delayed orgasm may be considered an unwanted, atypically long latency during most genital/sexual activity despite sexual stimulation, causing significant distress to the individual and/or partner, persisting for at least 6 months. Delayed orgasm is reported to affect 6.9% of women. It is associated with negative effects on sexual function, sexual satisfaction, and relationship satisfaction. Pharmacologic, endocrinologic, and neurobiological pathophysiological factors have been identified as possible etiologies of delayed orgasm, but an under-researched etiology is lumbosacral disc disease, specifically lumbosacral annular tear-induced sacral radiculopathy. The pelvic, pudendal, and sciatic nerves all merge at the S2-4 foramina where they coalesce to form the S2-4 nerve roots. These sacral spinal nerve roots (S2-4) ascend to the first synapse in the conus medullaris. During their ascent, they can be irritated mechanically by impingement/compression or chemically by exposure to the extruded nucleus pulposus from lumbosacral annular tears, and thereby disrupt genital sensory transmission with resultant delayed orgasm. The new evidence that delayed orgasm can be successfully treated by endoscopic spine surgery supports the association of delayed orgasm with sacral radiculopathy. There is still a paucity of research regarding delayed orgasm from lumbosacral disc disease. Objective To review the existing literature concerning the contribution of lumbosacral disc disease to delayed orgasm. Methods A literature search on delayed orgasm, its impacts and possible etiologies was performed. The following keywords were searched on Pubmed individually and in combination, related to the association between delayed orgasm and lumbosacral disc disease: delayed orgasm, delayed ejaculation, sexual dysfunction, anorgasmia, and persistent genital arousal disorder. Current definitions were compiled, and overall epidemiology, anatomy, and biopsychosocial factors of delayed orgasm were explored. Results There are a number of publications (n = 19) demonstrating the development of sexual dysfunction after damage to the sacral spinal nerve roots. Furthermore, several studies (n = 4) and case reports (n = 1) have demonstrated that treating lumbosacral disc disease reduces sexual dysfunction including improvement in delayed or reduced ejaculation. While delayed ejaculation encompasses the experience of delayed orgasm for some individuals, the literature fails to address delayed orgasm comprehensively in relation to lumbosacral disc disease, and thus fails to address treatment of lumbosacral disc disease and subsequent resolution of delayed orgasm. People with vulvas are particularly underrepresented in the literature studying the connection between lumbosacral disc disease and delayed orgasm. Conclusions While lumbosacral disc disease has many side effects that may impede daily function, sexual side effects can further detract from one’s personal life and relationship satisfaction. Thus, improving clinician awareness of sexual side effects, particularly delayed orgasm, can help improve treatment for individuals especially as they age. Further research is needed to strengthen the understanding of the effect of sacral radiculopathy on delayed orgasm as well as other sexual dysfunctions. Disclosure No.

Who has secrets and who keeps them? Individual differences in disclosure and secrecy

Recent work has made great strides in understanding the situations that prompt people to disclose information or keep secrets. Through four studies (N = 24,684), this article provides new insights into disclosure and secrecy through the lens of individual differences. Studies 1 and 2 find that higher levels of private self-consciousness are associated with greater disclosure, while higher levels of public self-consciousness are associated with greater secrecy. Studies 3 and 4 examined the Big Five personality traits and life satisfaction, finding reliably distinct patterns when it comes to keeping secrets and having the kinds of experiences people typically keep secret. Taken together, the studies provide several new insights into individual differences as well as future research directions.

Freedom from fear and subjective well‐being: Does personal security affect life satisfaction?

Freedom from fear and subjective well‐being: Does personal security affect life satisfaction?

A STUDY ON QUALITY OF WORKLIFE BALANCE AMONG EMPLOYEES

In today's fast-paced and competitive work environment, achieving a balance between work responsibilities and personal life has become increasingly crucial for both employees and organizations. This study aims to investigate the quality of work-life balance among employees within an organization and its impact on job satisfaction, productivity, and overall well-being. The research will employ both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data, including surveys, interviews, and observations. By analyzing factors such as workload, flexibility in work arrangements, support from supervisors, and personal life satisfaction, the study seeks to identify strategies for enhancing work-life balance and promoting a healthier and more fulfilling work environment. The findings of this research are expected to provide valuable insights for organization leaders, HR professionals, and policymakers seeking to improve the well-being and performance of employees in the modern workplace. Quantitative data was collected using the non-probability, self administated questionnaire that consisted of influencing factors are identified and also using non parametric test (U test, correlation, H test.) analysis tools suitable interpretation was found it make positive change. Keyword: Worklife balance personal life work responsibilities development programs culture wellbeing high quality, productivity, opportunities, organizational dimension climate diversity sense commitments.

No Initial Elevation on Personality Self-Reports in an Online Convenience Sample

Research shows that people’s self-reports may be biased by an initial elevation phenomenon in which ratings are higher the first time that people take a survey as compared to the second and subsequent times. Apart from the fact that this phenomenon exists, and that it might bias ratings for negative subjective experiences more strongly than positive ones, little else is known. In the present study, we examined whether the initial elevation phenomenon occurs for commonly used trait measures, such as ratings on personality inventories and life satisfaction. We hypothesized that the initial elevation phenomenon may be associated with the (un)desirability of the content of the self-report items such that scores for undesirable facets would show initial elevation and scores for desirable facets would show the reverse. We tested this in an online convenience sample (N = 3,329) using 5 facets of a personality inventory and a single item measure of life satisfaction. Our hypotheses were not supported. Our findings suggest that at least for online convenience samples, ratings on personality inventories and life satisfaction are not strongly impacted by initial elevation.

University students' and lecturers' perceived stress and satisfaction with life during the COVID‐19 pandemic: The role of personality traits and self‐efficacy

AbstractThis article investigates the links between the Big Five personality traits and self‐efficacy, perceived stress, and life satisfaction during the COVID‐19 pandemic on a large sample of Czech university students and lecturers (N = 11,824). The study's findings indicate that during the pandemic, negative emotionality was strongly associated with both perceived stress and life satisfaction. The study also reveals a positive link between extraversion and perceived stress across the entire sample, and in the student group specifically, extraversion was negatively associated with life satisfaction. This suggests that a high level of extraversion may not act as a protective factor in situations of limited social contact, for example, under the social restriction mandates during the COVID‐19 pandemic. Additionally, self‐efficacy was associated with higher satisfaction with life but also higher perceived stress. This finding contradicts previous research conducted before and during the pandemic and warrants further investigation. Interestingly, the links between personality traits, self‐efficacy, perceived stress, and life satisfaction were not significantly moderated by professional position. Both lecturers and students experienced similar disruptions to their daily routines, social isolation, and financial concerns during the pandemic.

Redefining possibilities: a journey into personality traits, serious leisure, and life satisfaction among athletes with physical disabilities

ABSTRACT This study explores the correlation between personality traits, serious leisure, and life satisfaction among amateur athletes with physical disabilities in Fars province, Iran. Using G*Power software, 132 participants were selected through cluster random sampling. Data was collected through the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), Serious Leisure questionnaire (SLQ), and a shortened NEO-FFI questionnaire. Analysis via multiple regressions unveiled a significant positive link between personality traits and serious leisure (p<0.001), as well as a significant correlation between personality traits and life satisfaction (p<0.002). However, no significant relationship between serious leisure dimensions and life satisfaction was found (p<0.05). These results emphasize the impact of personality traits on life satisfaction and engagement in serious leisure among physically disabled athletes. Future studies can delve deeper into specific personality traits affecting life satisfaction and leisure activities among individuals with physical disabilities. Further exploration of cultural and socioeconomic influences in diverse communities could provide comprehensive insights.

Levels of Awareness Regarding Pediatric Eye Diseases Among Saudi Parents From the Hail and Al-Qassim Regions, Saudi Arabia.

The importance of children's eye health cannot be overstated as it has significant implications for personal life, education, career, health, financial status, and overall satisfaction. This study aims to assess the awareness of parents regarding pediatric eye diseases to identify potential gaps in knowledge. By understanding parental awareness, we can develop targeted educational initiatives to promote early detection, timely intervention, and overall improved eye health in children. This research seeks to contribute valuable insights for enhancing preventive measures and fostering healthier eyesight in younger generations. Adescriptivecross-sectional study was conducted inthe Hail and Al-Qassim regions,ofSaudi Arabia.Parents with children aged less than 15 years were included. Targeted parentswere selected consecutively using an online questionnaire for data collection. Data included parents' data, children's eye diseases, and parents' knowledge, practice, and attitude toward pediatric eye diseases. Results:A total of 618 eligible parents were included, 429 (69.4%) from Al-Qassim and 189 (30.6%) from Hail. Parents' ages ranged from 20 to 59 years with a mean age of 35.4 ± 11.5 years. A total of 510 (82.5%) respondents were females.A total of 442 (71.5%) of the study parents had poor knowledge about their pediatric eye problems, 154 (24.9%) had a good knowledge level, and only 22 (3.6%) had excellent knowledge. As for their practice, 458 (74.1%) of the parents arranged fortheir children to undergo aneye or visual test; 254 (55.5%) did so when the child wassix to ten years of age. The current study showed poor awareness levels about pediatric eye diseases among parents, mainly regarding cataracts and glaucoma.On the other hand, parents demonstrated a high level of engagement in visually assessing their children. The primary hindrance to conducting assessments was the absence of symptoms and signs or active complaints, leading to a lack of proactive seeking of visual evaluations.

Hard shell, soft core? Multi-disciplinary and multi-national insights into mental toughness among surgeons.

With the prevalence of burnout among surgeons posing a significant threat to healthcare outcomes, the mental toughness of medical professionals has come to the fore. Mental toughness is pivotal for surgical performance and patient safety, yet research into its dynamics within a global and multi-specialty context remains scarce. This study aims to elucidate the factors contributing to mental toughness among surgeons and to understand how it correlates with surgical outcomes and personal well-being. Utilizing a cross-sectional design, this study surveyed 104 surgeons from English and German-speaking countries using the Mental Toughness Questionnaire (MTQ-18) along with additional queries about their surgical practice and general life satisfaction. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were applied to investigate the variations in mental toughness across different surgical domains and its correlation with professional and personal factors. The study found a statistically significant higher level of mental toughness in micro-surgeons compared to macro-surgeons and a positive correlation between mental toughness and surgeons' intent to continue their careers. A strong association was also observed between general life satisfaction and mental toughness. No significant correlations were found between the application of psychological skills and mental toughness. Mental toughness varies significantly among surgeons from different specialties and is influenced by professional dedication and personal life satisfaction. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions to foster mental toughness in the surgical community, potentially enhancing surgical performance and reducing burnout. Future research should continue to explore these correlations, with an emphasis on longitudinal data and the development of resilience-building programs.

Personality Traits, Self-Esteem, Life Satisfaction and Problematic Social Media Use Among Young Adults

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between personality traits, self-esteem, life satisfaction, and problematic social media use (PSMU) among young adults. The research was conducted among 616 young adults (70.3% females, 22.8±3.8 years). The measures used were the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale, Self-Liking/Self-Competence Scale, Personal Wellbeing Index, International Personality Item Pool short version, and Social Media Use scale. 94% of participants used social media for more than an hour on average daily. The estimated prevalence of PSMU was 1.6%. PSMU was positively correlated with gender and neuroticism, and negatively with age, extraversion, conscientiousness, intellect, self-liking, self-competence, and life satisfaction. Younger age, female gender, higher neuroticism, and lower personal well-being were significant predictors of PSMU.

Comparing psychopathological symptoms, life satisfaction, and personality traits between the WHO and APA frameworks of gaming disorder symptoms: A psychometric investigation.

The inclusion of Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) in the fifth revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) by the American Psychiatric Association and Gaming Disorder in the 11th revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) by the World Health Organization requires consistent psychological measures for reliable estimates. The current study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of the Gaming Disorder Test (GDT), the Ten-Item Internet Gaming Disorder Test (IGDT-10), and the Five-Item Gaming Disorder Test (GDT-5) and to compare the WHO and the APA frameworks of gaming disorder symptoms in terms of psychopathological symptoms, life satisfaction, and personality traits. A sample of 723 Swedish gamers was recruited (29.8% women, 68.3% men, 1.9% other, Mage = 29.50 years, SD = 8.91). The results indicated notable differences regarding the estimated possible risk groups between the two frameworks. However, the association between gaming disorder symptoms and personality traits, life satisfaction, and psychopathological symptoms appeared consistent across the two frameworks. The results showed excellent psychometric properties in support of the one-factor model of the GDT, IGDT-10, and GDT-5, including good reliability estimates (McDonald's omega) and evidence of construct validity. Additionally, the results demonstrated full gender and age measurement invariance of the GDT, IGDT-10, and GDT-5, indicating that gaming disorder symptoms are measured equally across the subgroups. These findings demonstrate that the IGDT-10, GDT-5, and GDT are appropriate measures for assessing gaming disorder symptoms and facilitating future research in Sweden.

A good life with psychosis: rate of positive outcomes in first-episode psychosis at 10-year follow-up.

More knowledge about positive outcomes for people with first-episode psychosis (FEP) is needed. An FEP 10-year follow-up study investigated the rate of personal recovery, emotional wellbeing, and clinical recovery in the total sample and between psychotic bipolar spectrum disorders (BD) and schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SZ); and how these positive outcomes overlap. FEP participants (n = 128) were re-assessed with structured clinical interviews at 10-year follow-up. Personal recovery was self-rated with the Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery-15-item scale (total score ⩾45). Emotional wellbeing was self-rated with the Life Satisfaction Scale (score ⩾5) and the Temporal Experience of Pleasure Scale (total score ⩾72). Clinical recovery was clinician-rated symptom-remission and adequate functioning (duration minimum 1 year). In FEP, rates of personal recovery (50.8%), life satisfaction (60.9%), and pleasure (57.5%) were higher than clinical recovery (33.6%). Despite lower rates of clinical recovery in SZ compared to BD, they had equal rates of personal recovery and emotional wellbeing. Personal recovery overlapped more with emotional wellbeing than with clinical recovery (χ2). Each participant was assigned to one of eight possible outcome groups depending on the combination of positive outcomes fulfilled. The eight groups collapsed into three equal-sized main outcome groups: 33.6% clinical recovery with personal recovery and/or emotional wellbeing; 34.4% personal recovery and/or emotional wellbeing only; and 32.0% none. In FEP, 68% had minimum one positive outcome after 10 years, suggesting a good life with psychosis. This knowledge must be shared to instill hope and underlines that subjective and objective positive outcomes must be assessed and targeted in treatment.

The Impact of High-Performance Works Practice on Employees Job, Life and Career Satisfaction

The objective of this study is to explore the association between high-performance work practices (HPWPs) — encompassing training, empowerment, rewards, and teamwork — and the levels of personal career, job, and life satisfaction among full-time academic staff at Komar University of Science and Technology. Employing a quantitative methodology, the research utilizes a survey questionnaire disseminated through a Microsoft online form to collect data. The sample comprises 92 participants representative of the study's population. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software, version 26. The analysis concluded a lack of significant correlation between HPWPs and the variables measuring satisfaction in care, job, and life. It was also observed that a mere 7% of employees engaged in high-performance work reported satisfaction across these areas. These findings contradict our initial hypothesis, indicating that HPWPs may not be as influential on satisfaction levels as previously anticipated.