Author: Mutmaina Zainab
Supervisor: Ms. Shazia Khalid
Degree: MSc
Year: 2011-2013
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present research purported to study life satisfaction and attitude towards life (optimistic and pessimistic) among retired people. The sample of the present research consisted of (N = 200) retired males; working after retirement (n = 100) and non-working (n = 100). It was hypothesized that there is likely to be a difference of life satisfaction and attitude towards life among working and non-working retired people. It was also hypothesized that there is likely to be a relationship between life satisfaction and attitude towards life. Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and attitude towards life was assessed by Life Orientation Test (LOT). Pearson Product-Moment Correlation was used and results indicated that there was significant positive relationship between the two variables. Independent sample t-test was used to compare life satisfaction and attitude towards life among working and non-working retired people. Results indicated that there were significant differences of life satisfaction and attitude towards life among working and non-working retired people.
Keywords: Life Satisfaction, Attitude, Optimistic, Pessimistic.
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
