2016, Vol. 1, Issue 2
Meaningful living and satisfaction with life: A gender based comparison among different departments of university of Calcutta, West Bengal
Author(s): Dr. Himani Bhattacharya
Abstract:
The purpose of the present study is to determine the relationship between meaningful living and satisfaction with life of young adolescent boys and girls. Also a gender difference in meaningful living and satisfaction with life scale were assessed in the sample. To fulfil these aims a random sampling technique has been accepted. The respondents were 150 young adulthood aged between 19-22 years old from two departments of University of Calcutta, West Bengal. Two different measures namely: Meaningful living (MLQ) and Satisfaction with life scale (SWLS) were used here. The findings of the study showed that there is a significant difference between meaningful living and satisfaction with life among university students by gender. Results of the study also showed that meaningful living and satisfaction with life has a relationship. Family income was also assed here as an another indicator of the study. The findings of the study will be very useful for students.
Pages: 25-28 | 1962 Views 138 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Himani Bhattacharya. Meaningful living and satisfaction with life: A gender based comparison among different departments of university of Calcutta, West Bengal. Int J Physiol Nutr Phys Educ 2016;1(2):25-28.