Felicidade e indicadores de psicopatologia em brasileiros

Happiness and Psychopathology Indicators in Brazilians This study evaluates the relationship between life satisfaction and depression, anxiety and stress. These associations have not been jointly investigated in the Brazilian context. A sample of 371 university students (64% women) participated, each responding to the Life Satisfaction Scale (LSV) and the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale. Correlations indicated moderate association of life satisfaction with depression (r=-0.41), and small associations with anxiety (r=-0.22) and stress (r=-0.25). A multiple regression model was used to assess the predictive role of depression, anxiety, and stress on life satisfaction. This model predicted 17% of the total variance, and only depression (β=-0.51) was statistically significant. These results produce validity evidence for the LSV and are explored in terms of possible clinical implications for the development of strategies to increase happiness.