Abstract:

Aim: The research was conducted to determine the relationship between the psychological needs of women and their life satisfaction according to generations. Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted in the September 2020. The sample of the study 576 women living in the province eastern in of Turkey (n=95 X generation - n=363 Y generation - n=118 Z generation) were created. The data were collected via Personal Information Form, Basic Psychological Needs Scale (BPNS) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). Results: Manova analysis results showed that working status according to generations is an important determinant of both the level of meeting psychological needs and life satisfaction in women, while income status is only a determinant of life satisfaction. In correlation analysis, there is a significant positive relationship between the total and sub-dimensions of BPNS and SWLS in women in the X, Y and Z generations (p<0.05). Conclusion: Employment status of women according to generations affects both the satisfaction of psychological needs and life satisfaction, while the income level affects life satisfaction. In addition, it was determined that meeting the psychological needs of women in all three generations increased their life satisfaction.

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