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.

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.

scholarly journals The investigation of the relationship between the factors that prevent university students from attending to the recreational activities and the life satisfaction of the participantsÜniversite öğrencilerinin rekreatif etkinliklere katılımlarına engel teşkil eden faktörler ile katılımcıların yaşam doyumları arasındaki ilişkinin incelenmesi

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 2035 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fikret Soyer ◽  
Nuh Osman Yıldız ◽  
Duygu Harmandar Demirel ◽  
Emrah Serdar ◽  
Mehmet Demirel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
University Students ◽  
Personal Information ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Gender Variance ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Recreational Activities ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between the factors that prevent university students from attending to the recreational activities and the life satisfaction of the participants with the demographic variance. In accordance with this purpose, totally 263 students that are 140 (53.2%) “women” and 123 (46.8%) “men” who have been chosen with random sampling method attended to the study voluntarily.In this investigation, “Free Time Obstacles” ,which has been developed by Gürbüz and Karaküçük to determine the factors that might obstruct the attendance of the participants to the recreational activities and evaluates the factors that might prevent the university students from attending to recreational activities, was used. LSS (Life Satisfaction Scale) ,which has been created by Diener and his colleagues (1985) and adapted to Turkish by Yetim(1993), was used to evaluate the life satisfaction of the participants.Percentage (%) and frequency (f) methods were used to determine the distributions personal information of the participants; Shapiro Wilks normality test was used to determine whether data have normal distribution or not and as a result of these, after it is understood that the data are appropriate to the conditions of non-parametric test; Mann- Whitney U and Kruskall Wallis tests were used to determine the significant differences; and Spearman Correlation Test was carried out to determine the relationship between Free Time Obstacles Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale.As a result; it is observed that there is no significant relationship between Free Time Obstacles Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale; there is no significant difference between Life Satisfaction and gender variance considering gender variance; according to the Free Time Obstacles, there is only significant difference at the time sub-dimension; according to the doing sport, there is only significant difference at the Lack of Interest among the Free Time Obstacles; according to the Life Satisfaction, there is significant difference because of the people that don’t participate to the sportive activities. While according to the wealth level, a significant difference was determined at Life Satisfaction level, it is was determined that there is no significant difference at Free Time Obstacles and wealth level. Also, it is determined that there is a significant difference between Life Satisfaction and having difficulty in taking advantage of free time; there is a significant difference between having difficulty in taking advantage of free time and Free Time Obstacles at facility-service and time sub-dimension.Extended English abstract is in the end of PDF (TURKISH) file. ÖzetÇalışmanın amacı üniversite öğrencilerin rekreatif etkinliklere katılımlarına engel teşkil eden faktörler ile katılımcıların yaşam doyumları arasındaki ilişkinin demografik değişkenler ile birlikte incelenmesidir. Bu amaç doğrultusunda tesadüfi örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilmiş olan 140 (%53.2) “Kadın” ve 123 (%46.8) “Erkek” toplam 263 üniversite öğrencisi çalışmaya gönüllü olarak katılmıştır.Araştırmada, katılımcıların rekreasyonel faaliyetlere katılımlarına engel teşkil edebilecek faktörlerin belirlenmesi için Gürbüz ve Karaküçük tarafından geliştirilen üniversite öğrencilerinin rekreasyonel etkinliklerine katılmalarına engel teşkil edebilecek unsurları değerlendiren “Boş Zaman Engelleri” kullanılmıştır. Katılımcıların yaşam doyumlarını ölçmek amacıyla ise Diener ve arkadaşları (1985) tarafından geliştirilen ve Yetim (1993) tarafından Türkçe’ye uyarlanan YDÖ (Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği) kullanılmıştır.Katılımcıların kişisel bilgilerinin dağılımlarının belirlenmesi için yüzde (%) ve frekans (f) yöntemleri; verilerin normal bir dağılıma sahip olup olmadığının belirlenmesi için Shapiro Wilks normallik testi uygulanmış ve bunun neticesinde verilerin non parametrik test koşullarına uygun olduğunun anlaşılmasından sonra anlamlı farklılıkların belirlenmesi için Mann-Whitney U ve Kruskall Wallis testleri, Boş Zaman Engelleri Ölçeği ile Yaşam Doyumu Ölçeği arasındaki ilişkinin belirlenmesi için ise Spearman Korelasyon testi uygulanmıştır.Sonuç olarak; boş zaman engelleri ile yaşam doyumu arasında, cinsiyet değişkeni açısından bakıldığında yaşam doyumu ile cinsiyet değişkeni arasında anlamlı bir farklılık olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Boş zaman engelleri açısından ise sadece zaman alt boyutunda anlamlı bir farklılık olduğu, spor yapma durumuna göre boş zaman engelleri arasında da sadece ilgi eksikliği boyutunda anlamlı bir farklılık olduğu saptanmış, yaşam doyumuna göre incelendiğinde ise sportif etkinliklere katılmayan kişilerden kaynaklı anlamlı bir farklılığın olduğu ortaya çıkmıştır. Refah düzeyi değişkenine göre incelendiğinde yaşam doyumu düzeyinde anlamlı bir farklılık saptanmasına karşın boş zaman engelleri açısından refah düzeyinde ise anlamlı bir farklılık olmadığı tespit edilmiştir. Ayrıca yaşam doyumu ile boş zamanları değerlendirme güçlüğü çekmek arasında anlamlı bir farklılık olduğu, boş zaman değerlendirme güçlüğü çekmek ile boş zaman engelleri arasında ise tesis-hizmet ve zaman alt boyutlarında anlamlı bir farklılık olduğu tespit edilmiştir.

scholarly journals The relationship between Gratitude and Life satisfaction in a sample of Spanish university students

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Salvador-Ferrer
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
The Other ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

<p>The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between gratitude and life satisfaction among university students in Spain. The present study seeks to assess gratitude by means of a self-report Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6; McCullough et al., 2002) and Life satisfaction scale (SWLS; Diener et al., 1985). Using a multiple linear regression analysis, the relationship between life satisfaction and gratitude is analyzed. The results suggest that gratitude significantly predicts life satisfaction, while on the other hand, differences exist with regard to gender in the relationship between gratitude and life satisfaction. The significance and limitations of the present findings are discussed.</p>

scholarly journals Social Capital and Satisfaction with Life during the COVID -19 Pandemic: A Case Study on Coaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 342-359
Author(s):  
Davut Atılgan ◽  
Yalçın Tükel
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Youth Services ◽  
Arithmetic Means ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

This study aims to examine whether there is a difference between the social capital levels and life satisfaction of coaches in terms of some demographic variables. The research sample consists of 251 coaches working at Directorates of Youth Services and Sports of Kahramanmaras and Konya Provincial located in Turkey. The research is a quantitative study carried out in the relational survey model. The data of the research were analyzed using the Jamovi 1.6.12 statistical software program. Arithmetic means, standard deviation, t-test, and One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) tests were used for data analysis. In addition, correlation analysis was used to determine the relationship between variables while regression analysis was used to test the predictive effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable. As a result of the research, it was found that the social capital scale mean score of the participants was high, and the mean score of the coaches regarding the life satisfaction scale was moderate. It was determined that participants' scores on the social capital scale differed significantly in terms of gender, active participation in sports, age, coach rank, and branch variables and that the scores of the life satisfaction scale differed significantly in terms of marital status and income-welfare variables. It was concluded that as the perceived social capital of the coaches increases, their life satisfaction increases and that the social capital scale is a significant predictor of life satisfaction. 

scholarly journals Academic Performance and Physical Activities as Positive Factors for Life Satisfaction among University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 497
Author(s):  
Teodora Slavinski ◽  
Dragan Bjelica ◽  
Dejana Pavlović ◽  
Valentina Vukmirović
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
University Students ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Optimum Level ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Grade Point ◽  
Sports And Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

Life satisfaction influences sustainable personal growth among students by ensuring that they more firmly apply themselves in their education. Universities represent an environment where students may improve their life satisfaction through better academic performance and being engaged in extracurricular sport. This study evaluates life satisfaction (LS) among university students, 18 to 28 years of age to confirm whether academic performance, involvement in sports and physical activity are factors relating to higher levels of LS among university students. The study uses the Brief Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale. Over a three-year timeframe, a questionnaire was administered to a sample of 875 students across areas of study in institutions of higher education in Serbia. The data were analyzed using Mann–Whitney and Kruskal–Wallis tests. LS among students is found to be significantly improved under the following conditions: removing the burden to pay for one’s tuition, having a better Grade Point Average (GPA) as well as being involved in sport. Moreover, the optimum level of physical activity to positively affect LS is found to be four to five hours a week.

scholarly journals Investigating the Mediator role of Social Safeness on the Relationship between Forgiveness and Life Satisfaction

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umran Akin ◽  
Ahmet Akin
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Related Literature ◽  
Social Safeness ◽  
The Social ◽  
Mediator Role ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

<p>The aim of the present study is to examine the mediating effect of social safeness on the relationship between forgiveness and life satisfaction. Participants were 311 university students who completed a questionnaire package that included the Trait Forgiveness Scale, the Social Safeness and Pleasure Scale, and the Life Satisfaction Scale. According to the results, social safeness and life satisfaction were predicted positively by forgiveness. On the other hand, life satisfaction was predicted positively by social safeness. In addition, social safeness mediated on the relationship between forgiveness and life satisfaction. The results were discussed in the light of the related literature and dependent recommendations to the area were given.</p>

scholarly journals Finding the Connection between the Level of Empathy, Life Satisfaction and Their Inter-Sex Differences

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 01-15
Author(s):  
Dominika Doktorová ◽  
◽  
Jana Hubinská ◽  
Michal Masár ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Sex Differences ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Empathy Quotient ◽  
Mutual Relations ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

The research was focused on investigating the mutual relations between empathy and life satisfaction. In this work we used the current and older theories and research that address these areas and the relationship between them. We also focused on the differences in the level of empathy and life satisfaction between men and women. The research sample consisted of 240 respondents aged 20 to 24, consisting of 128 women and 112 men. Each respondent participated in the same testing. We used the non-standardized Empathy Quotient EQ questionnaire to determine the level of empathy, and we chose the SWLS Life Satisfaction Scale, which is non-standardized, to measure life satisfaction. In the research we confirmed that there were no differences in the selected sample between men and women in the level of empathy or life satisfaction. The obtained results also confirmed the relationship between empathy and life satisfaction.

scholarly journals INFLUENCIA DE LA ACTIVIDAD FÍSICA EN EL BIENESTAR PSICOLÓGICO DEL MAYOR.

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 301
Author(s):  
Alicia Santana Rodríguez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Continuous Process ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Older Person ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Bienestar Psicologico

Abstract.According to the theory of continuity, older adults remains throughout life in a continuous process of development by maintaining the same activities, behaviors and relationships as they did in their first years of life. And understand that the desire to maintain normal activities generates preventive behaviors aimed at better enjoyment of old age and even allows adaptation to negative external situations. As Fernández-Ballesteros (2000) states, the older person must remain an active individual in an active environment and not a passive individual in a demanding environment and driver.Physical activity allows the greatest stay active and increase their well-being, both physical and psychological. Following the theory of Self-Determination, one of the indicators set as psychological well-being is the satisfaction with life. In this line, we wanted to check this indicator in a group of 37 older who were part of a program of physical activity, for which they spent Satisfaction Scale with Life (Diener et al. (1985).The results showed high satisfaction, responding positively most users, proving that as age increases people’s life satisfaction is improved. These results support the involvement of psychological factors as mediators in the relationship between physical activity and mental health.Keywords: Elderly, psychological wellbeing, life satisfaction, Physical Activity, Aging, HealthResumen.Según la Teoría de la continuidad, el adulto mayor se mantiene a lo largo de la vida en un proceso contínuo de desarrollo manteniendo las mismas actividades, comportamientos y relaciones como lo hicieron en sus primeros años de vida. Y entiende, que el deseo de mantener las actividades habituales genera conductas preventivas encaminadas a un mejor disfrute de la vejez e, incluso, hace posible la adaptación a situaciones externas negativas. Como afirma Fernández-Ballesteros (2000), la persona mayor debe seguir siendo un individuo activo en un ambiente activo y no un individuo pasivo en un ambiente exigente y controlador.La actividad física permite al mayor mantenerse activo e incrementar su bienestar, tanto físico como psicológico. Siguiendo la teoría de la Autodeterminación, uno de los indicadores que establece como bienestar psicológico es la satisfacción con la vida. En esta línea, hemos querido comprobar dicho indicador en un grupo de 37 mayores que formaban parte de un programa de Actividad Física, para lo cual se les pasó la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida (Diener et al. (1985).Los resultados mostraron una alta satisfacción, respondiendo de manera positiva la mayoría de los usuarios, comprobándose que conforme aumenta la edad de las personas se mejora la satisfacción con la vida. Estos resultados avalan la implicación de factores psicológicos como mediadores en la relación entre actividad física y salud psicológica.Palabras clave: Adulto Mayor, Bienestar psicológico, Satisfacción con la vida, Actividad Física, Vejez, Salud 

scholarly journals The Translation and Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of Brief Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale for Iranian Patients with Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Azam Shirinabadi Farahani ◽  
Arndt Bussing ◽  
Mohammad Esmaeil Akbari ◽  
Hadis Ashrafizadeh ◽  
Mehdi Heidarzadeh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Convergent Validity ◽  
Intraclass Correlation ◽  
Psychometric Evaluation ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Persian Version ◽  
Iranian Patients ◽  
Life Satisfaction Scale

Background: Due to the growing prevalence of cancer globally, the disease is considered one of the most important sources of stress, disability, and reduced life satisfaction. Although life satisfaction is supposed to be a relatively stable psychological construct, it may change in response to life events. Life-satisfaction is the assessment of the quality of life according to one’s chosen criteria. Objectives: The purpose of this research is the psychometric evaluation of the Persian version of “Brief Multidimensional Life Satisfaction Scale” (BMLSS) in Iranian patients with cancer. Methods: The present study was a methodological research, during which the BMLSS was translated and the Farsi version was validated for patients with cancer. Results: The fit indices of confirmatory factor analysis confirmed the dual dimension of the BMLSS. Regarding the convergent validity of the BMLSS, the total score of the instrument had a positive and significant relationship with age and the sense of religiosity. Cronbach's alpha and Intraclass Correlation were calculated. Conclusions: The findings indicated that this Persian version has good validity and reliability and can be used as a comprehensive instrument in Iran.

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