مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري - Investigating the Predictive Effect of Compassion on Subjective Well-Being

Abstract :

This research aimed to investigate the predictive effect of university students’ compassion levels on subjective well-being. In the study, the effect of perceived income level and residential area of the students on compassion and subjective well-being scores was also discussed. Totally 402 students including 198 female and 204 male between 18 and 32 years old participated into the research group. In the research, Compassion Scale, Subjective Well-Being Scale, and Personal Information Form were used. According to the research results, it was determined that there was a positive significant relationship between compassion and subjective well-being, and compassion was a significant predictor of subjective well-being. Furthermore, subjective well-being of the students with high perceived income level was proved to be higher rather than the subjective well-being of the students with perceived medium and lower income level. Consequently, it was also determined that compassion and subjective-well-being scores of the students did not differ significantly in terms of the residential area they spend their life.