Science University Research Symposium (SURS)

Psychology: What’s Your Dopamine Menu? Self-Care and Satisfaction With Life

Publication Date

Fall 11-25-2024

College

Sciences and Mathematics, College of

Department

Psychological Science, Department of

SURS Faculty Advisor

Abigail Heller

Presentation Type

Oral Presentation

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to gain a greater understanding of the relationship between the frequency of self-care practices and satisfaction with life in college students. Previous research has supported the theory that self-care is positively correlated to mental well-being in older college students (Zhong & Xie, 2023). Self-care and life satisfaction are also positively related in the elderly population (Alavijeh et al., 2021). We hypothesized that a higher frequency of self-care activities would correlate with better life satisfaction. This research was conducted as a correlational study design through a set of online surveys, gathering information from 40 college students on each aforementioned factor. Our research did support our initial hypothesis, as self-care was positively correlated with life satisfaction, r(40) = 326, p = .043, r^2= 107. In studying the impact of self-care on quality of life, especially in a college-aged population, we will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of implementing self-care and the impact this has on college students, giving the potential for helpful input in this rapidly growing field.

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