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Paula Morales Almeida1, Cristina Nunes2
1Department of Psychology, Sociology and Social Work, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, 35001 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.
Background:
The family environment has a significant influence on the personality development of young people and their assessment of life satisfaction. Perceived stress is related to life satisfaction, but this relationship is also influenced by the family context. The present study analysed the impact of perceived stress on life satisfaction and the mediating role of family climate in university students.
Methods:
A sample of 920 university students was recruited for this study. The instruments used included the Perceived Stress Scale, the Satisfaction with Life Scale, and the Family Social Climate Scale, and socioeducational information was collected.
Results:
The results indicate that perceived stress had a significant and positive effect on both conflictive and violent family climates, while life satisfaction was negatively impacted by these negative family climates. Additionally, supportive and cohesive family climates, along with difficulty expressing feelings and opinions, were found to have significant positive effects on life satisfaction.
Conclusions:
These findings highlight the importance of the family system in shaping individual conditions and how it can regulate the relationship between stress and life satisfaction.
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