Attention control mediates the relationship between self-esteem and life satisfaction in youth

Abstract

This study explored the role of attention control in the relationship between self-esteem and life satisfaction in college students. A sample of 723 college students completed the Attentional Control Scale, the Self-Esteem Scale, and the Life Satisfaction Scale. Following regression analysis, results showed attention control partially mediated the relationship between self-esteem and life satisfaction, while self-esteem also indirectly predicted life satisfaction through attention control. Students with higher Self-esteem and attention control reported greater life satisfaction. The results indicate the importance of personal factors in the life satisfaction of college students and for consideration by student development and support programs for this population of learners.