Psychology Research Paper
LIFE SATISFACTION SURVEY
This survey is created for the purpose of measuring the effects of school and work on college students life satisfaction. Please answer the following statements with the utmost truthfulness and sincerity. Rest assured that all your answers on this survey will be kept confidential and will be used only for this research purpose. To ensure confidentiality, do not write or include your name on this survey.
Considering the past 30 days please select one answer for the following 40 questions.
Please check the appropriate box for your answer.
1. I spend a good amount of time socializing with friends. (about 3-5 hrs per week)
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2. I feel that I have a strong support system from my family.
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3. I get an average of 7-9 hours of sleep per night.
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4. On a weekly basis, I often find myself feeling anxious.
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5. I have found it difficult to relax.
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6. I constantly worry about school assignments.
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7. I feel I have enough time to engage in hobbies that interest me.
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8. I have accomplished most of the goals I have set.
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9. I spend an average of 1-2 hours studying daily.
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10. I feel that my romantic relationship has been a stressful part of my life.
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11. I feel that I have a strong support system from my romantic partner.
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12. I recognize that I put good enougheffort into my school work.
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13. I am motivated to achieve my school related goals.
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14. I am financially stable in my current situation.
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15. I am satisfied with the amount of quality time spent with family.
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16. In most ways, my life is close to ideal.
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17. I am satisfied with my life.
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18. So far, I have gotten the important things I want in life.
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19. The conditions of my life are excellent.
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20. If I could relive my life over , I would change almost nothing.
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21. I like who I am.
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22. My life feels to be in good balance. to me.
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23. I am confident with myself.
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24. I celebrate my successes.
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25. I am satisfied with my level of self confidence.
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26. I have a rewarding life outside of work.
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27. I generally enjoy life and feel happy.
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28. I enjoy going to work.
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29. I am doing what I love.
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30. I am happy with the money I earn.
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31. I am satisfied with my grade point average (GPA).
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32. My work does not cause me unessary undue stress.
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33. My work allows me time for fun and leisure.
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34. I am capable of completing assignments on time.
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35. I am confident meeting new people.
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36. I am happy in my relationships (family, friends, or other).
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37. I am satisfied with the hours I work.
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38. I am satisfied with the hours I spend studying for school.
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39. I maintain a healthy diet.
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40. I make time to relax daily.
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For the following 5 questions please select the answer that best identifies with you.
41. Sex :
▢ Female
▢ Male
▢ Non-binary
▢ Other
42. Ethnicity:
▢ White
▢ African American
▢ Native American/Alaskan Native
▢ Asian/Pacific Islander
▢ Hispanic/Latino
▢ Native Hawaiian
▢ Other
43. Race:
▢ White
▢ Black/ African American
▢ Indian (American)
▢ Alaskan Native
▢ Native Hawaiian
▢ Chinese
▢ Filipino
▢ Japanese
▢ Korean
▢ Vietnamese
▢ Other
44. Current Education:
▢ Undergrad
▢ Graduate
▢ Trade/ Technical/ Vocational Training
45. Educational goal:
▢ Associate Degree
▢ Bachelor’s Degree
▢ Master’s Degree
▢ Graduate degree
▢ Doctoral degree
Please answer the following 4 questions as best as possible.
46. Are you employed? _________. If yes, please state weather part-time (1-30 hrs weekly) or full-time (30+ hrs weekly) ___________.
47. What is your age? :___________
48. How many class units are you currently enrolled in?___________
49. How many hours do you work weekly? _____________
Thank you for answering this student survey. The answers you have provided will help greatly in understanding the effects that school and work have on college students’ life satisfaction level.