Psychological Development and Education ›› 2011, Vol. 27 ›› Issue (2): 181-187.

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Relationship between College Students’ Cynicism and Satisfaction with Life: the Moderating Effects of Social Support

XIE Qian1,2, CHEN Xie-ping3, ZHANG Jin-fu3, HONG Xian-li4   

  1. 1. Center for studies of Education and Psychology of Ethnic Minorities in Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715;
    2. School of Law, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, 621010;
    3. Psychology School, Southwest University, Chongqing, 400715;
    4. School of Education, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing, 400047
  • Online:2011-03-15 Published:2011-03-15

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between college students' cynicism and life satisfaction,and the moderation effects of social support.Four hundred and fifty-four university students completed the Cynical Attitudes toward College Scale(CATCS),the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support(MSPSS),and the Satisfaction with Life Scale(SWLS).Results indicated that(1) There was a significant negative relationship between college students' cynical attitude and satisfaction with life;(2) The dimensions of policy cynicism,academy cynicism and social cynicism could negatively predict satisfaction with life,but the influence of institutional cynicism on life satisfaction was not significant;(3) Social support from family,teachers,peers and friends could significantly moderate the relation between college students' cynicism and satisfaction with life,and family support was found to be the most notable moderator of college students' cynicism.

Key words: cynicism toward college, satisfaction with life, social support, college students

CLC Number: 

  • B844.3
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