Personal growth initiative and life satisfaction in residents of short stay homes

Pages:425-427
Sarita Sood, Richa Gupta and Arti Bakhshi (Post-gratudate Department of Psychology, University of Jammu, Jammu)

This study was carried out to determine if the level of PGI interacts with the life satisfaction. Difference in life satisfaction of adolescents from short stay homes with high and low personal growth initiative was examined. The relationship between personal growth initiative and life satisfaction was also explored. The study involved 68 disadvantaged residents of various short stay homes in Jammu. Mean, standard deviation, median, independent samples t-test, and correlation using product moment method were used for statistical analysis. Results revealed greater life satisfaction in those having high personal growth initiative. An association between personal growth initiative and life satisfaction was also found. The researcher emphasizes on replication of study. The findings of studies might be useful for those involved in community care settings.