Relationship between peer relations, general self-concept and life satisfaction among adolescents in an international school in Selangor, Malaysia
The present study aimed to examine the relationships between peer relations, general self-concept and life satisfaction among adolescents in Selangor, Malaysia. This study also examined the mediating effect of general self-concept in relationships between peer relations and life satisfaction....
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
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2017
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/75743/1/FEM%202018%2019%20IR.pdf |
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| Summary: | The present study aimed to examine the relationships between peer relations, general
self-concept and life satisfaction among adolescents in Selangor, Malaysia. This study
also examined the mediating effect of general self-concept in relationships between
peer relations and life satisfaction. The present study applied multi-stage cluster
sampling and a total of 153 respondents aged between 14- to 17-year old were
included for final data analyses. Empirical data were collected through a selfadministered
questionnaire that constituted by three instruments (i.e., Positive
Relations with Other Scale, general items from Self-Description Questionnaire II, and
Multidimensional Students’ Life Satisfaction Scale). The results of the study showed
that adolescents were moderately satisfied with their life. Findings from Pearson
Correlation revealed that peer relations, and general self-concept were positively
related with life satisfaction. Furthermore, the results of the multiple regression
demonstrated that peer relations emerged as the strongest unique predictor of life
satisfaction, followed by general self-concept, and age. A total of 43.7% of the
variability in life satisfaction could be predicted by peer relations, general self-concept,
and age. The results also showed that general self-concept significantly mediated the
effects of peer relations on life satisfaction. Overall, study contributes to the
fundamental understanding of Selangor adolescents’ development, specifically on life
satisfaction. The findings from this study may provide useful information regarding
adolescents’ life satisfaction to educators, policy makers, parents and caregivers,
counsellors and professionals who work closely with adolescents. |
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