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Satisfaction

Satisfaction

It is very important to get an indication as to the manner in which the individual experiences satisfaction with his transactions in his environment. Some analysts refer to happiness as the subjective component of optimal functioning, and to satisfaction as the more intellectual or cognitive component of optimal functioning (cf. Diener 1984; Devantier 1995). This notion is not supported throughout the literature on satisfaction, and most analysts refer to happiness and satisfaction as similar in meaning. It is also recognized that the concept refers to subjective appraisals and cognitive judgments on the quality of life in general.

To prevent any kind of misinterpretation of the construct, we have decided to name the construct “satisfaction” and not “happiness”. Satisfaction with life as a whole is really what is meant with this construct.

A formal Definition of Satisfaction

The following definition of satisfaction has been formulated:
"Satisfaction is the unique expression of an individual as to the feelings of well-being he attaches to his life. These feelings have no specific "objective" roots, but are characterized by the unique interaction of the individual with his environment. It represents an overall judgment of a person’s life satisfaction that has to do with a person’s cognition and a person’s affect".

Attributes that relate to high Satisfaction oriented Individuals
  1. Their aspirations are attainable
  2. Experience their lives as full of meaning and direction
  3. Spend time on hobbies, visits and entertainment
  4. Have aspirations that relate to value, character, health and family
  5. Communicate good feelings to others
  6. Work lead to intrinsic satisfaction
  7. Do have healthy support systems
  8. Usually get what they strive for in the achievement and social domain
  9. Comfortable in intimate relationships
  10. Social skills are well developed
  11. Have managed to resolve inner conflicts
  12. Usually lead a serious, thoughtful, responsible, hard-working life
  13. Have smaller discrepancies between aspirations and achievement
  14. Love needs are satisfied
  15. Seek contact with others
  16. Experience life events in the domain of friendship and work as favourable
  17. Have a healthy circle of friends
  18. Strong self-esteem and self-respect
  19. Experience overall quality of life-as-a-whole favourably
  20. Intellectualize without distorting reality
  21. Have good relationships with other people
  22. Warm and friendly
  23. Rate events more pleasant
  24. Capable of taking things as they come
  25. Behave in an extrovert manner because of previously successful interaction with people
  26. Feel in control of their own life
  27. Have the ability to cope with problems
  28. Recall positive events
  29. Experience sense of security
  30. Feel content with life
  31. They meet the standards they impose on their lives
  32. Want to keep things as they are
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