A Relation Between Basic Human Values and Life Satisfaction: The Case of Sivas Cumhuriyet University
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between life satisfaction and basic human values among
university students. Based on Schwartz's Theory of Values, this study utilized the “Portrait Values Questionnaire” and
“The Life Satisfaction Scale.” 342 students in Sivas Cumhuriyet University participated in the research that utilized
survey model. “Proportionate Stratified Sampling Technique” and “Random Sampling Technique” were used to
determine the sampling. SPSS was used to analyze the data obtained. In the analysis of the data, frequency and
percentage distributions were presented. In addition to this, Mann-Whitney U Test and The Pearson Moments
Correlation Coefficient Test were used. According to the findings, the most widely adopted value by the students was
the conservation value. This was followed by the self-transcendence value. The life satisfaction level of students was
found to be high. There was a positive but weak relationship between life satisfaction and openness to chance,
conservation and self-enhancement values. Those with a higher level of life satisfaction adopted the openness to
change, conservation and self-transcendence more.
Keywords
Basic human values,university,youth,Schwartz Value Theory,life satisfaction
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