Examining the Mediating Role of Positive Emotions in the Relationship Between Hedonic Orientation and Life Satisfaction Among Adolescents

Ratu Lila Aulia — 2026-06-17

Adolescents increasingly engage in pleasure-seeking behaviors in response to academic pressure, social media exposure, and the pursuit of instant gratification. This study examined the relationship between hedonism and life satisfaction among adolescents, with positive emotions tested as a potential mediator. A quantitative correlational design was employed involving 104 adolescents aged 16–19 years. Data were collected through online questionnaires using the Hedonism Scale, Positive Emotion Scale, and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Due to the non-normal distribution of the data, analyses were conducted using Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE). The findings revealed that hedonism was positively associated with both positive emotions and life satisfaction, while positive emotions were positively related to life satisfaction. However, mediation analysis indicated that positive emotions did not significantly mediate the relationship between hedonism and life satisfaction, as the indirect effect was not statistically significant. These results suggest that hedonism contributes to adolescents’ life satisfaction primarily through direct pathways rather than through positive emotional experiences. The study highlights the adaptive role of hedonism in adolescent well-being and suggests that interventions should promote balanced hedonistic tendencies alongside the development of self-regulation skills.

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Examining the Mediating Role of Positive Emotions in the Relationship Between Hedonic Orientation and Life Satisfaction Among Adolescents