VALUES, PERSONALITY TRAITS, MEANING IN LIFE AND LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG STUDENTS

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between values, personality
traits, meaning in life and life satisfaction among students. In this research, a predictive
model was applied with the aim of determining which of the researched variables best
predict life satisfaction. The research was conducted on a sample of 243 students at the
Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pedagogy, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Law, Faculty
of Information Sciences and Computer Engineering (FINKI) and from the Orthodox Theological
Faculty in Skopje. The respondents were given the following instruments: Portrait
Values Questionnaire, Hexaco Personality Inventory, Meaning in Life Scale and Life Satisfaction
Scale. The regression model singles out the meaning in life, security and conscientiousness
as significant predictors for life satisfaction, while conscientiousness in the
predictor model has a negative direction. In the discussion, the meaning of the obtained
findings is considered, as well as the shortcomings of this research are also pointed out.
Additionally, recommendations are given for applying the findings in psychological practice,
as well as recommendations for further research.