Naslov
Life satisfaction in adolescents: the effects of perceived family economic status, self-esteem and quality of family and peer relationships

Autori
Raboteg-Šarić, Zora ; Brajša-Žganec, Andreja ; Šakić, Marija

Izvornik
Društvena istraživanja (1330-0288) 18 (2009), 3; 547-564

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
life satisfaction; adolescents; economic status; self-esteem; social support; parenting practices

Sažetak
In this research we aimed to determine to what extent socio-demographic variables, subjective material well-being, aspects of social relationships and personal resources predict adolescents’ life satisfaction. The study included a representative sample of 2823 Croatian high school students. The participants completed scales measuring their perception of parental child-rearing practices, family cohesion, support from a close friend and global self-worth. The structured questions were used to assess students’ global satisfaction with life, perception of economic status of their family and socio-demographic variables. The results of multiple regression analyses showed that adolescents’ life satisfaction could be best explained by their higher self-esteem, family cohesion and parental support, and higher perceived material well-being. Significant interaction effects were also found which indicate that self-esteem and support from a close friend moderate negative effects of perceived material disadvantage on adolescents’ life satisfaction.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija

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