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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020

Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction in First- and Fourth-Year University Students

Virtual · June 2020

Poster Sessions · Personality/Emotion

  • Aminah Dabdoub
    Loyola Marymount University
  • Jane Goodwin
    Loyola Marymount University
  • Chloé Colbert
    Pepperdine University
  • Lindsey Peterson
    Loyola Marymount University
  • Laurel Mooney
    Loyola Marymount University
  • Ricardo Machón
    Loyola Marymount University

Abstract

Do higher levels of self-esteem predict greater satisfaction with life among young emerging adults? This study reports a positive correlation between self-esteem and life satisfaction among first- and fourth-year undergraduate students. We also report a marginally significant difference in self-esteem among fourth year students as compared to first years.

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