Swiss Journal of Psychology
Volume 66, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 215-223

Satisfaction with life among adolescents from Portuguese immigrant families in Switzerland (Article)

Neto F.* , Barros J.
  • a University of Porto, Portugal, Department of Psychology, University of Porto, Portugal, Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação, Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Manuel Pereira da Silva, 4200-392, Porto, Portugal
  • b University of Porto, Portugal, Department of Psychology, University of Porto, Portugal

Abstract

The aims of this study were to determine the level of satisfaction with life among adolescents from Portuguese immigrant families in Switzerland and the factors related thereto. The sample consisted of 93 participants (mean age = 16.1 years; SD = 1.4). The mean duration of sojourn in Switzerland was 7.2 years. A control group of 187 Portuguese youth was also included in the study. There were no significant differences in level of life satisfaction between Portuguese adolescents living in Portugal and those living in Switzerland. Whereas demographic factors accounted for only 8% of the variance explained, demographic and psychosocial factors accounted for 31% of the variance explained. Psychological symptoms were the most important predictor of life satisfaction. Behavioral problems, gender, and mastery were also found to be significant predictors of life satisfaction. © 2007 by Verlag Hans Huber. Hogrefe AG.

Author Keywords

immigrants Psychosocial adjustment Satisfaction with life Intercultural contact Adolescents

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DOI: 10.1024/1421-0185.66.4.215
ISSN: 14210185
Cited by: 27
Original Language: English