Revised Multicultural Perspective Index and Measures of Depression, Life Satisfaction, Shyness, and Self-Esteem

2004 ◽  
Vol 95 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1227-1228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert R. Mowrer ◽  
Keesha N. Parker
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
The Self ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
Multicultural Perspective ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Life Satisfaction Index

In a 2002 publication, Mowrer and McCarver reported weak but significant correlations ( r = .24) between scores on the Multicultural Perspective Index and scores on Neugarten, Havighurst, and Tobin's 1961 Life Satisfaction Index-A and the Life Satisfaction Scale developed in 1985 by Diener, Emmons, Larsen, and Griffin. Using 382 undergraduate students the present study reduced the Index from 42 to 29 items based on each item's correlation with total items. An additional 104 undergraduate students then completed the modified 29-item version, Rosenberg's Self-esteem Scale, Cheek and Buss's Shyness Scale, the Self-rating Depression Scale by Zung, and the Neugarten, et al. Life Satisfaction Index-A. Scores on the modified Index were negatively correlated with those on the Depression and Shyness scales and positively correlated with scores on the Self-esteem and Life Satisfaction scales ( p < .05).

Life satisfaction and its relationship with self-esteem among Najran University students: الرضا عن الحياة لدى طلاب جامعة نجران وعلاقته بتقدير الذات

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (20) ◽  
pp. 168-155
Author(s):  
Najeh Mohammad Zawahreh Najeh Mohammad Zawahreh
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
University Students ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
Two Measures ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

This study aimed to identifying the degree of life satisfaction, the level of self-esteem and the relationship between them among students of Najran University in KSA the study sample consisted of (639) students, of whom (319) were male and (320) female students. The researcher use previous literature to building two measures, the life satisfaction scale and the self-esteem scale. Validity and reliability of both tools were concluded. the results revealed that the degree of life satisfaction among Najran University students was high, and their level of self-esteem was high, and the results showed a strong, positive and significant correlation between the degree of satisfaction with Life and the level of self-esteem, and indicated that there were no differences in life satisfaction and self-esteem among Najran University students due to the gender variable, or type of college variable.The study recommended measuring students' life satisfaction and self-esteem periodically.

Life Satisfaction in the Black Elderly: An Exploratory Study

1982 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Nandini Rao ◽  
V. V. Prakasa Rao
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Item Analysis ◽  
Major Purpose ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Black Elderly ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

The major purpose of the study was to determine whether the Life Satisfaction Index-A was unidimensional or multidimensional and to examine the different dimensions of the scale to either validate or reject the factors on elderly blacks. The data for the study were collected from a sample of 240 black elderly in Jackson, Mississippi in Spring 197 8. The LSIA developed by Neugarten et al., was tested for revalidation and reliability by the use of item analysis, biserial correlation, discrimination values, and factor analysis. The study failed to support the existence of five dimensions that were supposed to form the life satisfaction scale as high intercorrelations were found among “mood tone,” “zest,” “self-concept,” “resolution,” and “congruence.” The cluster of items derived from factor analysis was not similar to clusters obtained by other writers. The data, however, revealed that the scale was highly reliable in measuring life satisfaction among black elderly.

scholarly journals RELATIONSHIP AMONG LIFE SATISFACTION, SELF-ESTEEM, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN PAKISTAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 406-417
Author(s):  
Shahnaz Perveen ◽  
Hamid Ikram ◽  
Qamar Un Nisa
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

Abstract Purpose of the study: This research study explores the relationship between life satisfaction, self-esteem, and academic performance of university students. Methodology: A quantitative approach was used to explore the relationship among life satisfaction, self-esteem, and academic performance of university students. In this study, a survey method was employed to collect quantitative data on life satisfaction, self-esteem, and academic performance from 575 students studying in three different public universities of Punjab (Pakistan). A self-esteem scale as a survey instrument initially developed by Rosenberg (1965) and a life satisfaction scale developed by Gilligan and Huebner (2002) were used to collect data. A third scale was developed by the researchers to measure the students’ academic performance. The assembled data were statistically examined using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation by using SPSS 20th Version. Results: Findings of the study reveal that the level of life satisfaction among university students is comparatively higher than the presence of self-esteem and academic performance. Findings of the study show significant positive associations of university students’ academic performance with their life satisfaction and self-esteem. Applications of this study: This study helps strengthen the factors that promote university students’ academic performance. Novelty/Originality of this study: The novelty of this study is to explore the relationship among life satisfaction, self-esteem, and academic performance of university students for strengthening different dimensions of life satisfaction and self-esteem which ultimately promote university students’ academic performance.

A Prática Religiosa e a Psicologia Positiva

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 451
Author(s):  
Thayná Laís De Souza Arten ◽  
Plínio Marco De Toni
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Positive Psychology ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Religious Practices ◽  
Positive And Negative Affect ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Spss Software ◽  
Book Evaluation ◽  
Psicología Positiva ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

Pessoas que praticam alguma religião têm mais características otimistas, de autoestima ou esperança quando comparadas a pessoas que não possuem nenhuma prática? Com base neste questionamento se buscou com este artigo comparar os aspectos estudados pela Psicologia Positiva (otimismo, esperança, satisfação de vida, autoestima, etc.) de indivíduos que declaram ou não estarem envolvidos em práticas religiosas. Para isso, foram utilizadas a Escala de Afeto Positivo e Afeto Negativo; Escala de satisfação de vida; Escala de Autoestima de Rosenberg; Escala de Esperança Disposicional; Escala de Esperança Cognitiva e Escala de Otimismo, todas retiradas do livro “Avaliação em Psicologia Positiva”, escrito por Claudio Simon Hutz, em 2014, e que foram aplicadas em dois grupos. O primeiro grupo foi composto por praticantes de religião, que tinham sua prática com carga horária semanal igual ou superior a 10 horas, e o segundo grupo foi formado por indivíduos que declaravam não praticar religião alguma. Em seguida, os participantes foram pareados por idade, sexo e escolaridade. A coleta de dados durou cerca de 5 meses e seu processamento ocorreu por meio do software SPSS, 18.0 for Windows com estatística descritiva e inferencial. Foi utilizado o teste t de Student para comparar os grupos de praticantes e não praticantes, considerando α de 5%. Os resultados não corroboraram com a hipótese previamente pensada, e tais resultados podem ser resultantes de uma amostra pequena e outros interventores. Palavras-chave: Psicologia Positiva. Avaliação em Psicologia Positiva. Prática Religiosa. AbstractDo  people who practice some religion have more optimistic, self-esteem, or hope aspects when compared to people who have no practice? Based on this questioning, this article aims to show the comparison of the variables studied by Positive Psychology (optimism, hope, self-esteem, etc.) of individuals who declared themselves to be involved in religious practices or not. Therefore, Positive and Negative Affect scales, Life satisfaction scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem scale, Hope Dispositional scale and Cognitive and Optimism scale were used, all taken from the book "Evaluation of Positive Psychology" written by Claudio Simon Hutz, which were applied in two groups. The first one was composed of practitioners of religion with weekly practicing hours superior or equal to 10 hours. The second group was composed by not religious/not declaring practitioners. The data collection lasted for about five months and the processing was done through SPSS software, 18.0 for Windows with descriptive and inferential statistics. There will be used students' tests to compare the groups practicing and non-practicing/declaring, considering α of 5%. The results did not corrobotate with the previously hypothesis, and these results can be explained by the small group investigated and other interventions. More investigations about this issue are suggested to discuss it better. Keywords: Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology Evaluation. Religious Practices.

Effects of Facility Adaptation Promotion Program for Korean Older Adults in Nursing Home

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sohyune R SOK
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Promotion Program ◽  
Relationship Change

Background: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of facility adaptation promotion program on self-esteem, depression, relationship, life satisfaction, and adaptation to facility of Korean older adults in nursing home. Methods: A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest control group design was employed. Study participants were a total of 73 older adults aged 65 yr and older (Experimental: n=36, Control: n=37) who were living at nursing home in Seoul, South Korea in 2016. They were recruited through convenient sampling. Measures were Selfesteem scale, Korean Geriatric Depression Scale, Relationship Change Scale, life satisfaction scale, and facility adaptation scale. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 21.0 with descriptive statistics, the Chi-squared test, and independent t-test. Results: Facility adaptation promotion program increased self-esteem (t=19.067, P<0.001), relationship (t=24.533, P<0.001), life satisfaction (t=16.501, P<0.001), and adaptation to facility (t=24.328, P<0.001), and decreased depression (t=14.491, P<0.001) of Korean older adults in nursing home. Conclusion: Facility adaptation promotion program can be implied for improving self-esteem, relationship, life satisfaction, and adaptation to facility, and for decreasing depression of Korean older adults in nursing home.    

scholarly journals Adaptation and Initial Validation of the German Version of the Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale (German SLSS)

2013 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Weber ◽  
Willibald Ruch ◽  
E. Scott Huebner
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Social Desirability ◽  
The Self ◽  
Eysenck Personality Questionnaire ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Domain Specific ◽  
Global Life Satisfaction ◽  
Initial Validation ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

The present research describes the adaptation and initial validation of a brief measure of global life satisfaction, the Students’ Life Satisfactions Scale (SLSS), for German-speaking children and adolescents aged 10–17 years. Study 1 investigated the responses of 286 Swiss students (aged 12–17 years) administering paper-pencil questionnaires (e.g., Junior Eysenck Personality Questionnaire) during class on two occasions (interval 4 months). Study 2 investigated the responses of a heterogeneous sample composed of 3,407 Austrian, German, and Swiss students (aged 10–17 years), administering questionnaires online (e.g., Brief Multidimensional Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale). The German SLSS showed unidimensionality, explaining approximately 60% of variance, an internal consistency coefficient of α = .88, and a stability coefficient of .55 over a 4-month interval. Study 1 found a moderate association between life satisfaction and social desirability (.20), and theoretically meaningful correlations with temperamental variables (–.16 with Psychoticism, .29 with Extraversion, –.48 with Neuroticism). Study 2 found no gender differences, but small age effects. Differences among Austrian, German, and Swiss students were also identified. Study 2 found correlations between German SLSS and domain-specific satisfaction (e.g., satisfaction with the self). The two studies support the usefulness of the German SLSS and provide preliminary norms for comparison purposes for subsequent research.

scholarly journals Validação da versão portuguesa da Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC)

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 46-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Camila Carvalho ◽  
Marina Cunha ◽  
Sónia Cherpe ◽  
Ana Galhardo ◽  
Margarida Couto
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Epidemiologic Studies ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

Objetivo: A depressão na infância e na adolescência, tal como na população adulta, é uma das perturbações mentais mais comuns. Uma vez que o seu aparecimento nestas faixas etárias se associa a consequências graves na idade adulta, é fundamental identificar os sintomas depressivos precocemente. Desta forma, os instrumentos de autorrelato têm um papel fundamental, uma vez que permitem com facilidade, de forma fidedigna e válida, ter acesso a formas de pensar, sentir e agir dos sujeitos. O objetivo do presente trabalho é avaliar as propriedades psicométricas (fidedignidade e validade) da tradução portuguesa da Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC). Métodos: A amostra é constituída por 417 adolescentes, com idades compreendidas entre os 12 e os 18 anos (M = 15,20, DP = 1,72). Foi utilizado o método translate – translate back na obtenção da versão na língua portuguesa. Para o estudo da validade convergente e divergente da CES-DC, foram utilizadas as versões portuguesas da Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS 21), do Children's Depresssion Inventory (CDI) e da Students' Life Satisfaction Scale (SLSS) que avaliam, respetivamente, os estados emocionais negativos (depressão, ansiedade e stress), a sintomatologia depressiva e a satisfação global com a vida. Resultados: A análise fatorial exploratória apontou uma solução de três fatores (fator humor, fator interpessoal e fator felicidade) que explicam 54% da variância. Os resultados obtidos mostram que a escala possui uma excelente consistência interna (α = 0,90), uma boa estabilidade temporal (r = 0,72), assim como uma validade convergente e divergente adequada. O sexo e a idade mostraram influenciar os valores médios dos sintomas depressivos. Conclusões: Não obstante poderem ser apontadas algumas limitações ao presente estudo, os resultados confirmam a adequação e robustez da CES-DC na população portuguesa, sugerindo, constituir um questionário útil na avaliação de sintomas depressivos nos adolescentes.

Life Satisfaction Index

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
John M. MacDonald ◽  
Alex R. Piquero ◽  
Robert F. Valois ◽  
Keith J. Zullig
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
Life Satisfaction Index

Gender Congruence and Life Satisfaction Scale

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethany A. Jones ◽  
Walter Pierre Bouman ◽  
Emma Haycraft ◽  
Jon Arcelus
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale
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