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Journal of Happiness Studies
Published in: Journal of Happiness Studies 5/2009

01-10-2009

Youth Life Satisfaction: A Review of the Literature

Authors: Carmel L. Proctor, P. Alex Linley, John Maltby

Published in: Journal of Happiness Studies | Issue 5/2009

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Abstract

A central construct within the positive psychology literature is life satisfaction. Whereas adult life satisfaction has been studied extensively, the life satisfaction of children and adolescents has only received attention more recently. This article provides a review of the extant research on youth life satisfaction. Empirical studies (n = 141) on life satisfaction among youth are reviewed. The review details how life satisfaction among youth relates to various other important emotional, social, and behavioural constructs. Evidenced by the review are the conditions that foster positive life satisfaction and the implications of positive life satisfaction among youth. Future directions in life satisfaction research among youth are briefly discussed.
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Metadata
Title
Youth Life Satisfaction: A Review of the Literature
Authors
Carmel L. Proctor
P. Alex Linley
John Maltby
Publication date
01-10-2009
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Journal of Happiness Studies / Issue 5/2009
Print ISSN: 1389-4978
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7780
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-008-9110-9

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