Optimism, Stress, and Life Satisfaction Among Indian College Students

Abstract

This study aims to examine the interplay between optimism, stress, and life satisfaction among Indian college students to provide insights into student well-being and inform interventions to enhance their overall life satisfaction. The sample consisted of 204 college students from various prominent Universities of India. Tools consisted of Revised Life Orientation test (LOT-R) (Scheier et al., 1994), Satisfaction with life scale (SWLS) (Diener et al., 1985), and Student Stress Inventory (SSI) (Arip et al., 2016). For Data analysis, the Pearson Product moment correlation and Multiple regression analysis were computed. Findings reveal a significant negative correlation between optimism and stress r (204) = -.353, p < .01, a significant negative correlation between stress and life satisfaction r (204) = -.316, p < .01, and a significant positive correlation between Optimism and Life Satisfaction r(204) = .334, p < .01. Further, regression analysis revealed that Optimism and Stress are statistically significant predictors of Life Satisfaction. Optimism and stress are significant predictors of life satisfaction. Results highlight the importance of a positive outlook and effective stress management strategies to enhance students' quality of life. Future research could explore additional psychological and environmental factors influencing life satisfaction.