Croatian Nursing Journal, Vol. 4 No. 1, 2020.
Professional paper
https://doi.org/10.24141/2/4/1/9
A Comparison of Temporal Life Satisfaction of Nursing Students in the Republic of Croatia and the Republic of Bulgaria
Denis Toma
; University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
Yulia Chusova
; Specialities Medical University of Varna, Varna, Bulgaria
Mara Županić
orcid.org/0000-0001-7953-3595
; University of Applied Health Sciences, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Introduction. Temporal satisfaction with life can be defined as satisfaction of an individual with their past, present and future life. When conducting a classic study of satisfaction with life, the focus is placed on different periods in life in order to avoid a potential error in measuring satisfaction with life. Closely connected to the concept of satisfaction with life is the concept of happiness, which represents a momentary, passing experience. Although it is pleasant, it can last for a shorter or longer time period. Satisfaction with life is a much more complex concept. Many authors define it as a general feeling or opinion about the life of an individual. There are a number of factors from different areas of life that contribute to satisfaction with life. They include work, romantic relationships, relations with family and friends, personal growth and health, among others. The measures of satisfaction with life are generally subjective or they are based on variables that an individual considers especially important in their own life.
Aim. The aim is to question and compare the differences in temporal satisfaction with life among nursing students in Croatia and Bulgaria.
Methods. The study included 100 nursing students, out of which 50 students are studying in the Republic of Croatia and 50 in the Republic of Bulgaria. The study used a questionnaire as an instrument of research. The questionnaire was The Temporal Satisfaction with Life Scale (hereinafter TSWLS), which was devised in 1998 by Pavot and associates.
Results. A statistically significant difference was found in 9 out of 15 statements. Furthermore, a statistically noticeable difference is seen in the average evaluation of overall temporal satisfaction with life between Croatian and Bulgarian nursing students.
Conclusion. The study determined statistically significant differences in temporal satisfaction with life amongst students of nursing from Croatia and Bulgaria.
Keywords
temporal satisfaction with life; nursing students; place of studying
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Publication date:
16.6.2020.
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