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ABSTRACT

The research is conducted on the level of life satisfaction among university students. In

psychology and overall world phenomena satisfaction with life is our general feeling about our

life and how pleased we are with how it's going. There are many factors that contribute to life

satisfaction from a number of domains, including work, romantic relationships, relationships

with family and friends, personal development, health and wellness, and others. So this study try

to assess and increase the level of life satisfaction among university students. Quantitative

research design used for this research. Sample of the study was 10 students select using

convenient sampling technique. Data gather through survey method using satisfaction with life

scale. Pre and post method used for knowing about the effectiveness of the intervention. Results

analyzed on SPSS software. T-test used for comparing the pre and post test scores. Study

conclusion is that people feel more satisfied with life when they feel they achieved something.

But when they are depressed or failed their level of satisfaction with life decreases. This research

shows that sense of achievement makes people more satisfied with their lives.

Key Terms. life satisfaction, SPSS software, satisfaction with life scale.
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“Increasing Satisfaction of Life in University Students”

Introduction

Life satisfaction is a measure of a person's well-being, assessed in terms of mood, relationship

satisfaction, achieved goals, self-concepts, and self-perceived ability to cope with life. Life

satisfaction involves a favorable attitude towards one's life—rather than an assessment of current

feelings. Life satisfaction has been measured in relation to economic standing, degree of education,

experiences, residence, and other factors.

Life satisfaction is a key part of subjective well-being. Many factors influence subjective well-being

and life satisfaction. Socio-demographic factors include gender, age, marital status, income, and

education. Psychosocial factors include health and illness, functional ability, activity level, and social

relationships.

An individual's mood and outlook on life greatly influences the perception of their own life

satisfaction. Two correlating emotions that may influence how people perceive their lives

are hope and optimism. Both of these emotions consist of cognitive processes that are usually

oriented towards the perception and reaching of goals. Additionally, optimism is linked to higher life

satisfaction, whereas pessimism is related to symptoms of depression.

According to Martin Seligman, the happier people are, the less they focus on the negative aspects of

their lives. Happier people also have a greater tendency to like other people, which promotes a

happier environment. This correlates to a higher level of the person's satisfaction with their life, due

to the notion that constructiveness with others can positively influence life satisfaction. However,

others have found that life satisfaction is compatible with profoundly negative emotional states like

depression(lifesatisfaction2022).
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Litterateur Review

Literature review on this study that Achievement goals are cognitive representations that

guide behavior to a competence-related future end state. Existing theories and empirical findings

suggest that achievement goals are potentially related to life satisfaction.

In a study carried out by Juan Pedro Serrano, José Miguel Latorre, Margaret Gatz, and Juan

Montanes from the department of psychology at Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, researchers used

life-review therapy with 43 older adults. The test they used was designed to measure participants'

ability to recall a specific memory in response to a cue word while being timed. The results of this

study showed that with an increased specificity of memories, individuals showed decreased

depression and hopelessness, as well as increased life satisfaction (life satisfaction ,2022).

One stream of research has identified the antecedents of achievement goals. For example, age

is negatively related to achievement goals; females have a stronger mastery of goal orientation than

males in an academic setting, whereas self-efficacy and perceived social environment, including peer

relationships and sense of belonging, are positive predictors of achievement goals.

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Objective of The Study

The main objective of the study is to examine or to explore that how life satisfaction

increases in university students.

 The main objective of this project is to assess the level of life satisfaction in individuals.

 Is the level of life satisfaction change after applying self-appreciation list technique?

Methodology

Population

The population of the study is containing university students. Specifically, Psychology

department 7th Semester students.

Sampling Technique

The purposive and convenient sampling technique used for this study. Our study aim is to

explore how satisfaction with life increases in students through self-appreciation list of previous

achievements. Sample selected who is agree to be the part of study.

Sample Size

Sample of the study is 10 students. 10 students randomly selected from the 36 students who

is convenient to be a part of the study. Sample size of the study is 10.

Data Collection Instrument

Survey method used for the collection of data. Satisfaction with life scale used for

measuring life satisfaction. This scale is developed by Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J.,

& Griffin, S. in 1985.The

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total items of the scale is 5. The response of the item is strongly agree, agree, somewhat agree, -

Neither agree nor disagree, somewhat disagree, disagree and strongly disagree.

Intervention

Participants were asked to make a list of their achievements called self-appreciation list.

After they wrote down their achievements, they were asked to provide more details of their

achievements. After discussion they feel very good on their achievements. And regard is that

giving refreshment to the participants.

Pre and Post Test

The scale administers two time on the same person. 1 st attempt is pretest and then given

some intervention and then apply same test on the same person that is 2 nd attempt that is posttest

and comparison the both pre and post score of the individual to find the effectiveness of the

intervention or treatment that used to change the level of satisfaction with life.

ANALYSIS

For the statistical analysis the IBM SPSS software used. Through this software find

correlation, t-test and descriptive frequencies. The results show the changed in level of life

satisfaction of the students, and their level of life satisfaction was increased.
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RESULTS

Introduction

The data of the study was analyzed through the statistical package for social sciences

(SPSS). Statistical techniques, Frequency and paired T-test were used in the study in order to test

the objective of the study.

TABLE 1

Frequency Distribution and Percentage of Demographic Information (N=10)

Variable Frequency %

Age

18-20 4

21-25 6

Gender

Male 5

Female 5

Qualification

Graduation 8

Masters 2

Socioeconomic status

High 2

Medium 7

Low 1
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Table 1 Frequency distribution and percentage of demographics (N= 10) Variables

Frequency % Age 18-20 4 40% 21-25 6 60% Gender Male 50% Female 50% Qualification

Graduation 8 80% Masters 20% Socioeconomic Status High 20% Medium 70% Low 10%.

TABLE 2

This Table Shows the Mean and Standard Deviation of The Scores That Obtained from The

Scale

Mean Std. Deviation

Pretest 22.00 3.59

Posttest 24.11 5.04

TABLE 3

This Table Shows the Correlation Between Two Variables.

Variable 1 Variable 2

Pretest 1 -.347

Posttest -.347 1

(p>.05) The correlation conducts to see the relationship between variable 1 and variable 2.

The results show the negative non-significant correlation between the variables.
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TABLE 4

This Table Shows the Mean, Standard Deviation, T Value and P Value Between Group1 and

Group 2

Variables M SD M SD t p LL UL

Pre-Posttest -3.75 4.01 5.68 1.61 -2.44 -.347 -5.97 .233

The paired sample t Test is comparing the means of two measurements that taken from

the same individual. The results show the negative non- significant difference present between

the pre and post test scores.

Discussion and Conclusion

Scores of the participants analyzed on the statistical software that is SPSS. The result

shows that the level of life satisfaction increases in people when they evaluate their life in

perspective of their achievements, we identify the psychological process through which

achievement goals are related to life satisfaction. Therefore, we shed some light on the role of

perception of successful agency in the relationship between achievement goals and life

satisfaction. This finding is consistent with the extant literature showing hope as a positive

predictor of life satisfaction (Bailey et al., 2007; Bronk et al., 2009; O’Sullivan, 2011). Through

a survey study of 10 participants in university of Sahiwal, we find that achievement goals are

positively related to life satisfaction. Furthermore, the relationship between achievement goals

and life satisfaction is mediated by perception of successful agency and moderated by emotion

reappraisal. This research provides a comprehensive understanding of how, why, and when

achievement goals boost life satisfaction, which is theoretically contributive and practically

important
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PhD, PsyD — By Erica Cirino — Updated on February 11, 2020

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