Exploring Life Satisfaction's Impact on Prosocial Feelings and Self-Regulation: The Role of Empathy and Peer Influence

Mohammed A. Al Doghan

King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia,

Ahmad Zakariya

National University of Modern Languages, Lahore

Abstract

This study examines the inter-relationship of life satisfaction, self-regulation, and prosocial feelings, with the mediating role of state empathy and the moderating role of peer group influence. This study would help to understand more precisely how life satisfaction translates into psychological and social behaviors in workplace contexts A cross-sectional survey among 252 employees working in different companies operating throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been conducted. Using standard scales for measuring life satisfaction, state empathy, peer group influence, self-regulation, and prosocial feelings, data were collected and further processed for analysis using ADANCO to be used for Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) assessment of the measurement as well as structural models. The results confirmed that life satisfaction significantly influences both self-regulation and prosocial feelings. State empathy was found to mediate these relationships, emphasizing the pivotal role it plays in psychological processes. In addition, peer group influence moderated the effects of life satisfaction, highlighting the significance of social contexts. The findings offer robust empirical support for theoretical frameworks such as the broaden-and-build theory and social learning theory. By combining social and emotional constructs into a thorough model, this study adds to the body of literature and provides useful advice for promoting wellbeing and prosocial behaviour in work environments. It draws attention to the ways that social dynamics, empathy, and personal fulfilment interact, providing opportunities for focused interventions.

Life satisfaction, State empathy, Peer group influence, Self-regulation, Prosocial feelings.