scholarly journals Adolescents’ Life Satisfaction: The Role of Classroom, Family, Self-Concept and Gender

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amapola Povedano-Diaz ◽  
Maria Muñiz-Rivas ◽  
Maria Vera-Perea
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Classroom Climate ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Multigroup Analysis ◽  
Structural Invariance

This study analyzes the direct relationships between classroom and family context and adolescent students’ life satisfaction (LS) and the indirect relationships between these same variables through adolescents’ academic, family, and social self-concept from a gender perspective. In the theoretical model, we assume that the quality of the parent—child relationship affects adolescents’ LS both directly and indirectly through their self-concept. We assume that the quality of the classroom climate also affects adolescents’ LS through their self-concept. The sample consisted of 2373 adolescents (49.8% girls) aged 12 to 18 years (mean (M) = 14.69, standard deviation (SD) = 1.82). A structural equation model was tested to analyse the relationship between the variables. Subsequently, multigroup analysis was performed to determine the structural invariance of the model as a function of gender. The chi square and T-student test was 71.66. Results revealed a direct positive relationship between family environment and LS. Family and classroom environment were indirectly related to LS through their relationship with academic, family, and social self-concept. The result of multigroup analysis supports the structural invariance of the model in both sexes; therefore, the expected relationships are the same for boys and girls, making the model more generalizable and applicable. The practical and theoretical implications are discussed.

scholarly journals The Influence of Gardening Activities on Consumer Perceptions of Life Satisfaction

HortScience ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 1360-1365 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.M. Waliczek ◽  
J.M. Zajicek ◽  
R.D. Lineberger
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Master Gardener ◽  
Survey Question ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Overall Life Satisfaction

A survey based on the Life Satisfaction Inventory A (LSIA) was used to investigate gardeners' and nongardeners' perceptions of life satisfaction. The LSIA was developed in 1961 by Neugarten and measures five components of quality of life including zest for life, resolution and fortitude, congruence between desired and achieved goals, high physical, psychological and social self-concept, and a happy optimistic mood tone. The survey was posted for four months on one of the largest online resources for Texas Master Gardeners within the Aggie Horticulture network, the Texas Master Gardener Web page (http:aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/mastergd/mg.html). During the 4 months, 402 responses were gathered. Additionally, identical `paper/pencil' format surveys were distributed to garden, church, social and community groups with about 400 responses received. In each group of participants, respondents differentiated themselves as gardeners or nongardeners by responding positively or negatively to the survey question, Do you garden? Results indicated statistically significant differences in comparisons of the overall life satisfaction scores with gardeners receiving higher mean scores indicating more positive results on the LSIA. When responses to individual statements were analyzed, results indicated statistically significant differences on 20% of the statements. Differences were detected on statements relating to energy levels, optimism, zest for life, and physical self-concept with gardeners answering more positively on all statements when compared to nongardeners' responses. Additionally, gardeners rated their overall health and their physical activity levels higher than did nongardeners.

FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AND SELF-CONCEPT OF PALESTINIAN YOUTH LIVING IN JORDANIAN REFUGEE CAMPS

2000 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 377-385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fayez Al-Simadi ◽  
Adnan Atoum
Keyword(s):  
Family Environment ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Refugee Camps ◽  
Social Environments ◽  
Parental Relationships ◽  
Authoritarian Parenting ◽  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
Quality Of Family Life ◽  
Patterns Of Interaction

This paper reports the findings from a study of some Palestinian youth living in Jordanian camps that are considered economically distressed social environments. Variables of interest included parental relationships, family functioning, and self-concept. Results indicate that parent/adolescent relationships are within the normal, expected functional range although difficulties that reflect a more authoritarian parenting style are apparent. The self-concept of this population is moderate to negative. The overall quality of family life appears to be diminished, with a distinct tendency toward more rigid and disengaged patterns of interaction. The results are discussed in reference to socio-cultural differences.

scholarly journals Associations between quality of relationships and life satisfaction of older mothers in Estonia, Germany, Russia and China

2015 ◽  
Vol 36 (06) ◽  
pp. 1272-1294 ◽  
Author(s):  
JING WU ◽  
KAIRI KASEARU ◽  
AIRI VÄRNIK ◽  
LIINA-MAI TOODING ◽  
GISELA TROMMSDORFF
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Intergenerational Relationships ◽  
Adult Daughters ◽  
Older Mothers ◽  
Mediating Factor ◽  
Quality Of Relationships ◽  
Satisfaction With Family Life

ABSTRACTThe aim of the current study is to examine the associations between the quality of relationships and life satisfaction of older mothers in Estonia, Germany, Russia and the People's Republic of China, based on the assumptions of the Family Change Theory. The role of satisfaction with family life as the probable mediating factor is considered. Estonian older mothers reported the least admiration and intimacy in their relationships with their adult daughters, and the least satisfaction with family life compared to German, Russian and Chinese mothers. German older mothers perceived the most admiration from their adult daughters and were the most satisfied with both their family and general life. Russian older mothers were the least satisfied with their general life compared to their counterparts in Estonia, Germany and China. The results from the Structural Equation Modelling showed that the relationship between satisfaction with family life and general life satisfaction was statistically significant in all countries except Russia. The satisfaction with family life as a mediating factor might strengthen the positive and negative aspects of intergenerational relationships on the life satisfaction of older mothers. The findings indicated that the emotional closeness and intergenerational relationships in families during the process of transition and globalisation play an important role in the life satisfaction of older mothers in these four countries.

scholarly journals Mediating Role of Quality of Life in the Relationship between Prison Climate and Life Satisfaction

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Mohd Norbayusri Baharudin ◽  
Mahadzirah Mohamad ◽  
Fazida Karim
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Structural Equation Modelling ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Relationship

This study emphasises the importance of Quality of Life (QoL) as a bridge between prison climate and life satisfaction among Malaysian drug-abuse inmates. The respondents are given a self-administered assessment randomly selected from the list of drug-abuse inmates in a Malaysian prison. The Structural Equation Modelling in IBM-SPSS-AMOS 25.0 is applied to model and calculate the inter-relationships among the constructs in the study. The results show that QoL significantly influences drug abuse inmates' prison climate and life satisfaction and partially mediates the relation between prison climate and life satisfaction among Malaysian drug-abuse inmates. QoL is essential to fulfil drug-abuse inmates' life satisfaction during imprisonment and achieve a better life in the community after being released from prison. Hence, practical contributions are proposed to the Malaysian Prison Department for designing appropriate policies and strategies to improve prison climate and QoL for achieving drug-abuse inmates' life satisfaction since Malaysian life satisfaction has become the government's priority in the 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025). 

scholarly journals KONTRIBUSI EMPAT VARIABEL YANG BERPENGARUH DALAM PEMILIHAN STRATEGI COPING POST PARTUM DEPRESSION

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 470-480
Author(s):  
Yesi Putri ◽  
Hedy Hardian ◽  
Desi Aulia Umami ◽  
Taufianie Rossita
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Coping Strategy ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Postpartum Mothers

ABSTRACT Background: Postpartum depression is the most common psychological disorder in postpartum mothers. The prevalence of postpairtum depression according to WHO was 30-200 per 1000 live births and the preliminary study found 31 out of 50 postpartum mothers have postpartum depression. To overcome postpartum depression required a good coping strategy of the mother. Purpose: of this research is to know the direct and indirect influence and magnitude between family environment, husband role, self-concept, and health status to coping strategy of mother having postpartum depression at Puskesmas Kecamatan Jagakarsa South Jakarta. Methods: The research method that used was quantitative using cross-sectional design with 80 respondents who had postpartum depression after screening. The analytical method used is the Structural Equation Model (SEM) using SmartPLS 2.0 and SPSS 20.Results: The findings of this research are coping strategy influenced family environment 24.7%, husband role 23.6%, self-concept 28.3% and health status 17.9%. The direct influence of coping strategies of mothers who experienced postpartum depression was 94.6% and indirect effect was 2.11%. Therefore, total direct and indirect influences of coping strategy were 96.7%. Conclution: This research conclude that self-concept has greater influence than other variables because self-concept determines mother's self-confidence to do new responsibilities as mother. Husband should give attention, compassion, and motivation the mother in order to increase mother's confidence and more honest to husband.Suggestion: This study recommends husbands to help their wives to increase self-confidence by providing attention, love and motivation to mothers so that postpartum mothers feel less alone and feel confident in carrying out their new roles. Then the mother must also be able to increase self-confidence to care for the baby, hold back emotions and be more open to her husband and family..Keywords: Coping, environment, husband, Self Concept ABSTRAK Latar Belakang: Postpartum depression merupakan gangguan psikologi yang paling sering terjadi pada ibu postpartum. Prevalensi postpartum depression menurut WHO sebesar 30-200 per 1000 kelahiran  hidup dan studi pendahuluan peneliti didapatkan 31 dari 50 ibu postpartum yang mengalami postpartum depression. Untuk mengatasi postpartum depression diperlukan strategi coping yang baik dari ibu.Tujuan penelitian: mengetahui pengaruh langsung dan tidak langsung serta besarannya antara lingkungan keluarga, peran suami, self-concept, dan status kesehatan terhadap strategi coping ibu yang mengalami postpartum depression di Puskesmas Kecamatan Jagakarsa Jakarta Selatan.Metode: Penelitian ini adalah kuantitatif yang menggunakan desain cross-sectional dengan responden sebanyak 80 ibu yang mengalami postpartum depression setelah dilakukan skrinning. Metode analisis yang digunakan adalah Structural Equation Model (SEM) mengunakan SmartPLS 2.0 dan SPSS 20.Hasil: Hasil analisis SEM menggunakan SmartPLS ditemuan yaitu strategi coping dipengaruhi lingkungan keluarga sebesar 24,7%, peran suami 23,6%, self-concept 28,3% dan status kesehatan 17,9%. Pengaruh langsung strategi coping ibu yang mengalami postpartum depression sebesar 94,6% dan pengaruh tidak langsung sebesar 2,11%. Sehingga total pengaruh langsung dan tidak langsung strategi coping sebesar 96,7%.Kesimpulan: dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa self-concept memiliki pengaruh dan peranan yang lebih besar dibanding variabel lainnya karena self-concept menentukan kepercayaan diri ibu untuk melakukan tanggung jawab baru sebagai seorang ibu. Suami harus memberikan perhatian, kasih sayang, dan memotivasi ibu supaya meningkatkan rasa percaya diri ibu dan lebih terbuka terhadap suami.Saran : Penelitian ini merekomendasikan suami untuk membantu istrinya untuk meningkatkan kepercayaan diri dengan cara memberikan perhatian, kasih sayang dan motivasi untuk ibu supaya ibu postpartum merasa tidak sendiri dan merasa percaya diri untuk melakukan peran barunya. Kemudian ibu juga harus dapat meningkatkan kepercayaan diri untuk merawat bayi, menahan emosi dan lebih terbuka terhadap suami maupun keluarga. Kata Kunci             : Coping ,lingkungan, suami, self concept

scholarly journals ASPEK DAN PENILAIAN KESEJAHTERAAN SUBJEKTIF: KEBAHAGIAAN, KEGEMBIRAAN, KEPUASAN DAN KUALITI HIDUP

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-112
Author(s):  
Nik Shahrizan Nik Mad ◽  
Marzudi Md Yunus ◽  
Muhammad Shamsinor Abdul Azziz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Good Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Self ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Self Assessment

Subjective well-being is the self-assessment of happiness, pleasure, satisfaction and quality of life, measured specifically and holistically. The assessment of subjective well-being is varied based on the area of focus of the researcher. Events that occur over some time also could affect an individual’s evaluation. Various factors assess well-being, such as character, love, wisdom, excitement and experiences leading to a good life. The evaluation of the positive and negative effects also affects the subjects’ emotions and mood during a study. Earlier studies showed that well-being is not merely related to income and ownership, but issues on health, activities, personality, emotions, mood, family, environment and various other factors. Therefore, this article aims to discuss aspects, assessment methods, theories and progress based on articles, books and research related to subjective well-being. This study utilises the literature review approach to collect data on subjective well-being. The finding shows that the level of subjective well-being is diverse and dynamic, and not limited to certain aspects and factors that could affect humans. Keywords: subjective well-being; self-assessment; happiness; life satisfaction; quality of life.

Modelling life satisfaction of Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Pang Leung ◽  
Li-Wei Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Parent Child Relationship ◽  
Child Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

The influence of self-concept and relationship on life satisfaction of adolescents was examined in 1099 Hong Kong Chinese junior high school children. Based on past research, it was hypothesised that self-concept and relationship are not independent of each other, and that they both have direct contribution toward the perception of life satisfaction in adolescents. Data were analysed using the structural equation modelling (SEM) technique. To test our hypotheses, we first proposed a structural model with self-concept and relationship as latent constructs and predictors of life satisfaction. The data collected were then fitted to the model by SEM. The results generally showed that the data fit the model well and that our hypotheses were confirmed. Specifically, it was demonstrated that the relationship construct exerts a greater influence on life satisfaction than the self-concept construct. For the relationship construct, parent-child relationship is much more important than school-child relationship. The resultant structural model therefore provides a concise summary of the existing data on life satisfaction of adolescents but its general application requires replication and validation in other cultural contexts.

scholarly journals Factor Structure of the AUDIM-M Dimensional Self-Concept Questionnaire in Mexican Adolescents

Children ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
José René Blanco ◽  
Martha Ornelas ◽  
Juan Cristóbal Barrón-Luján ◽  
Leticia Irene Franco-Gallegos ◽  
Susana Ivonne Aguirre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Structure ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Self ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
The City

Self-concept is one of the most relevant variables in the field of personality, and a negative self-perception can pose a risk to the adolescent’s development. The present study aimed to analyze the psychometric properties proposed by Aguirre and collaborators for the dimensional self-concept questionnaire (AUDIM-M). The total sample was 560 adolescents from the city of Chihuahua, Chihuahua, with a mean age of 12.96 ± 0.88 years. The factor structure of the questionnaire was analyzed using confirmatory factor analysis. The analyses show that a four-factor structure is viable and adequate (GFI 0.964; RMSEA 0.057; CFI 0.950). The four-factor structure (personal self-concept, physical self-concept, social self-concept, and academic self-concept), according to statistical and substantive criteria, shows adequate indicators of reliability and validity adjustment. The model obtained coincides with that proposed by Aguirre et al. Improving adolescents’ self-concept undoubtedly contributes to their quality of life, hence the need for valid and reliable instruments for its measurement; this study could be a first approach for future research.

An Examination of the Role of Attachment and Efficacy in Life Satisfaction

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 796-823 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen L. Wright ◽  
Kristin M. Perrone
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Career Decisions ◽  
Career Decision ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Social Self

The study examined interrelationships between attachment, social self-efficacy, career decision-making self-efficacy, and life satisfaction. Social cognitive career theory and attachment theory were integrated to provide a framework for this study. A conceptual model was proposed and tested to determine if social self-efficacy and career decision self-efficacy were full or partial mediators between attachment and life satisfaction. Structural equation modeling methods were utilized to test the model. Findings indicated that social self-efficacy and career decision self-efficacy partially mediated between attachment and life satisfaction among college students, the majority of whom were Caucasian females. This lends support to the idea that adult attachment is a fundamental source of efficacy information and operates as a critical component in college students’ perceptions of their efficacy in the domains of close relationships and career decisions, both of which impact life satisfaction. Implications for practice and research are discussed.

scholarly journals Hierarchical Models of Self-Concept across Genders and Sciences/Humanities for College Students in Taiwan

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mei-Shiu Chiu
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Hierarchical Models ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
National Database ◽  
Fields Of Study ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Order Factor ◽  
Structural Invariance

The aim of this study is to examine the hierarchical model of self-concept (SC) using two operations (Models A and B). In Model A, global self-concept (GSC) is the higher-order factor of field-specific self-concepts (FSCs). In Model B, GSC is the predictor of the correlated FSCs. The data of 28,824 college students are obtained from the national database for higher education in Taiwan. The two models are examined by the use of total-group hierarchical confirmatory factor analysis (HCFA) and structural equation modeling (SEM), respectively. Multigroup HCFA and SEM are used to test whether the two models demonstrate measurement equivalence and structural invariance across female and male college students and across college students coming from different fields of study. The results of the analysis reveal three major findings. (1) The data fit Models A-B well for all the students as a whole. (2) Females and males are found not to be equivalent in the structure of both models. (3) Females from female-dominated humanities fields (education and business) are different from those in male-dominated sciences fields (engineering and natural sciences), while males from the four fields are similar in both models.

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