Gratitude, Grit and Well-being Predicting Life Satisfaction among University Students

Abstract

The present study aimed to assess the impact of gratitude, grit and well-being on life satisfaction among university students. For this, a cross-sectional survey design was adopted. Overall, 146 university students participated in this study, comprising 74 males and 72 females. Data was collected using “Gratitude Questionnaire-Six Item Form (GQ-6)”, “the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)”, “the Grit-O Scale”, and “Brief inventory of thriving”. Data was analysed using correlation and multiple regression. The findings revealed that gratitude, grit, well-being and life satisfaction showed positive association among university students. Further, the females showed higher levels of grit and life satisfaction. Well-being was the individual predictor of satisfaction with life in males, females and overall sample. Thus, the study highlights the significance of gratitude, grit and overall well-being in fostering life satisfaction among the students.