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Optimism, Coping skills, and Life Satisfaction: The Implication for Web-Based Intervention

Year: 2020

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Optimism is reflected in the extent to which people hold positive expectation for their future.It is related to the capacity to cope with life hardship and satisfaction.Optimism, coping skills, and life satisfaction are believed to be predictors of future success.This study examined the relationship between optimism, coping skills and life satisfaction as a basis for web-based intervention.The participants totalled to 336 adolescents from 5 public high schools in Central Jakarta.The measure used is Brief Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale (BMSLSS), Adolescent Coping Orientation for Problem Experiences (ACOPE) and Domain-Specific Hope Scale (DSHC).The relationship between optimism, coping skills, and life satisfaction was analysed with gender consideration.The result showed that there was a relationship between optimism, coping skills and life satisfaction.The implication for web-based intervention on optimism enhancement was also discussed.

Source: Progress in Social Science, Humanities and Education Research Symposium (PSSHERS)

DOI: 10.2991/assehr.k.200824.134

Authors: Eka Wahyuni, Karsih, Wening Cahyawulan

Institution: State University of Jakarta

Language: English

Topic: Optimism, Hope, and Well-being

Subfield: Applied Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Universitas Negeri Jakarta