The Moderating Role of Optimism in the Relationship between Empty Nest Syndrome and Life Satisfaction in Middle Age Adults

Abstract

This study investigated the moderating role of optimism in the relationship between empty nest syndrome and life satisfaction in middle age adults. A total of one hundred and fifty (150) middle aged adults in Enugu State participated in this study. These participants ninety (90) more males and sixty (60) were females. Their ages ranged from 40-60 years. Three instruments were used in this study. These include: empty Nest Syndrome Scale, Optimism scale and life satisfaction scale. Hayes process macro was used to analyse the data. Results showed that empty nest syndrome did not significantly relate with life satisfaction among middle aged adults. Optimism did not moderate the relationship between empty nest syndrome and life satisfaction among middle aged adults. From the results, the implication of the study is that optimism is the key that drives middle aged adults to life satisfaction.