A prediction of lifesatisfaction of high school students according to some variables

The study was conducted to predict the life satisfaction of high school students by variables included in social support and demographic variables (gender, age and marital status) and were this students life satisfaction levels differenciate or not according to grade levels, number of brothers\sisters and education level of parents. Life satisfaction scale, Perceived Social Support-Friends, Family and teacher scale And The Personal Information Form which was designed by the researcher were used in this study. The validity and reliability studies of the scales and the regression analysis were carried out on 372. Data were analyzed by multiple regression analysis.The results of this study showed that: Gender, age and marital status which were included in demographic variables were not significant in predicting the life satisfaction of high school students. According to the number of brothers\sisters variables and different grade levels; there were not significant difference in life satisfaction points of highschool students. According to education level of parents variables; there were significant difference in life satisfaction points of high school students. High school students life satisfaction points were increased when were increased. Perceived social support from family and teacher were significant in predicting the life satisfaction of high school students.Key Words: High School Students, Life Satisfaction, Perceived Social Support And Attachment Styles