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Gender differences in the relationship between character strengths and life satisfaction

Schöpker, N. (2022) Gender differences in the relationship between character strengths and life satisfaction.

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Abstract:Introduction. Although the relationship between life satisfaction and character strengths is the topic of various studies, there is only little research on gender differences and how they influence this relationship. Thus this thesis sought to examine the relationship between character strengths and life satisfaction by identifying significant gender differences in the utilization of character strengths in relation to life satisfaction. Methods. A cross-sectional quantitative study design was chosen and an online survey created, and the satisfaction with life scale and the global assessment of character strengths were used. In total 163 participants, 123 women, 39 men and one non-binary person, mostly bachelor students, responded to the questionnaires. Results. The performed ANOVA to check for gender differences in life satisfaction was insignificant. The results of the MANOVA showed that only in the character strength spirituality a significant gender difference was found. The mediation analyses (PROCESS4.1) showed that the character strengths zest, teamwork, prudence, gratitude, kindness and hope were significant mediators of gender (independent variable) to life satisfaction (dependent variable). Conclusion. In this population, women and men differed neither in life satisfaction nor in character strengths except for spirituality. Further, gender is significantly mediated by the character strengths zest, teamwork, prudence, gratitude, kindness, and hope to life satisfaction. This research added value by furthering the understanding of the influence of gender differences in the mental health sector, gender’s influence on life satisfaction and its association with character strengths and by decreasing existing gender stereotypes.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Programme:Psychology BSc (56604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/91682
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