Life satisfaction and factors infl uencing life satisfaction

Life satisfaction is a key component of subjective well-being, refl ecting a person’s emotional and evaluative att itude to their life, achievements, social ties, and the ability to cope with everyday diffi culties. Th is theoretical article reviews major determinants of life satisfaction, including personal, social, economic and age-related factors, with a special focus on marital relationships and forgiveness as a regulatory mechanism. A brief literature review and references to recent indexed sources are provided.