Investigating the relationship between Self-Regulation and Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction in adults

Kelly, Ciara (2023) Investigating the relationship between Self-Regulation and Self-Esteem and Life Satisfaction in adults. Undergraduate thesis, Dublin, National College of Ireland.

Preview

PDF (Bachelor of Arts) Download (463kB) | Preview

Abstract

Self-regulation is the capacity an individual has to appropriately balance their emotions, behaviours and thoughts (Vohs & Baumeister, 2016). The present study examined the relationship between self-regulation and self-esteem and self-regulation and life satisfaction in people over the age of 18, currently living in Ireland. Previous research is contradictory, with some sources saying there is a relationship between the variables and some sources stating there is no relationship. The current study aimed to obtain a greater understanding of the relationships between self-regulation, self-esteem and life satisfaction. The first hypothesis was individuals with higher self-regulation capacities have higher levels of self-esteem. The second hypothesis was individuals with higher self-regulation capacities have higher levels of life satisfaction. The third hypothesis was self-regulation capacities are a predictor of self-esteem and the fourth was self-regulation capacities are a predictor of life satisfaction. A total of 87 participants completed three questionnaires, measuring their self-regulation capacity, self-esteem levels and life satisfaction levels. A Pearson’s correlation coefficient analysis was carried out, and revealed that self-regulation and self-esteem had a statistically significant strong positive correlation (r = .60, p <.001). It also revealed that self-regulation and life satisfaction had a statistically significant moderate positive correlation (r = .36, p = .001). A simple linear regression model revealed self-esteem increased .149 for each unit of self-regulation. It also revealed that life-satisfaction increased .107 for each unit of self-regulation. The results of this study highlight the important role that self-regulation plays in self-esteem and life satisfaction and the importance of promoting appropriate self-regulation techniques to prepare children for their future in adulthood and enhance their emotional regulation capacities. No demographic information was taken in this study as will be discussed subsequently.

Item Type:	Thesis (Undergraduate)
Supervisors:	Name Email Dooley, Julian UNSPECIFIED
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology > Emotional Intelligence B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > Psychology > Emotions > Happiness
Divisions:	School of Business > BA (Honours) in Psychology
Depositing User:	Tamara Malone
Date Deposited:	12 Jun 2023 13:45
Last Modified:	12 Jun 2023 14:03
URI:	https://norma.ncirl.ie/id/eprint/6731

Actions (login required)

View Item