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Psicothema, 2008. Vol. Vol. 20 (nº 3). 408-412




Variables cognitivas y afectivas como predictoras de satisfacción en la vida

Eliseo Chico Librán y Pere Joan Ferrando Piera

Universidad Rovira i Virgili

Este trabajo muestra la relación existente entre variables de personalidad cognitivas y afectivas y el ajuste psicológico, como satisfacción en la vida y síntomas depresivos. Este estudio valoró el rol de las expectativas de resultados (optimismo y pesimismo) y afectividad (afecto positivo y negativo) como predictores de satisfacción en la vida y de síntomas depresivos. Un total de 450 alumnos de la Universidad Rovira i Virgili completaron las escalas LOT-R, PANAS, el Test de Satisfacción en la Vida y el Inventario de Depresión de Beck. Los resultados del path análisis señalan que las variables de afectividad son mejores predictoras de satisfacción en la vida y de síntomas depresivos. Se discuten algunas implicaciones para futuras investigaciones.

Cognitive and affective variables as predictors of life satisfaction. This work shows the association between personality variables, such as cognitive and affective variables, and psychological adjustment, such as life satisfaction and depressive symptoms. Accordingly, this study assessed the role of outcome expectancies (optimism and pessimism) and affectivity (positive and negative affect) as a predictors of life satisfaction and depressive symptoms. A total of 458 students from the University Rovira i Virgili completed the scales LOT-R, PANAS, the Satisfaction with Life Scale and BDI. Path analysis results suggest that affectivity variables are more important to predict life satisfaction and depressive symptoms than outcome expectancies. Implications for future research are discussed.

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