Investigation of the relationship between parental attitutes and self- compassion and life satisfaction i̇n late adolescence

This study is a descriptive research in relational screening model that examined the relationship between parental attitudes in late adolescence, as well as self-compassion and life satisfaction. The research population consists of undergraduate students between the ages of 18-24, who are studying at various faculties and departments of private and public universities 2020-2021 session. The sample is composed of 415 students selected by random sampling method from the universities, based on voluntary participation through the 'volunteerin formation text'. The data in the research were obtained from attitude scale, self-compassion scale and life satisfaction scale. All statistical analyzes of the obtained data were carried out by using the SPSS 24 statistics package program. According to the results obtained from the study, a positive statistically significant relationship was found between democratic attitude -which is one of the sub-dimensions of attitude - and self-compassion and life satisfaction variables. Among sociodemographic variables, a positive and significant relationship was found between family income level and life satisfaction. More so, t-test analysis demonstrates that life satisfaction scale scores differ statistically significant according to marital status variable. In addition, a positive relationship was found between friendship relationships and life satisfaction. According to the results of multiple regression analysis, parental attitude scale scores positively correlates with scores of self-compassion scale and life satisfaction scores.