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Sense of quality of life and self-discrepancy - differences between social science and technology students

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The main purpose of the research is to determine personality predictors related to a new model of the sense of quality of life in a diverse group of students. The study is based on the self-discrepancy theory developed by Higgins, and the Personality and Axiological Model developed by Mróz. Method. Sixty four (64) pedagogy students and 62 electrical engineering students were the subjects of the research. The Adjective Check List test (ACL), the Modified Quality of Life Questionnaire as well as interview and observation were applied in the research. Results. Individuals with low self-discrepancy achieved significantly better results in Competences, Relationships, and Autonomy as part of the Personality and Axiological Model. The Stepwise Regression Analysis indicated that Relationships in the Personality and Axiological Model, regarding personality determinants, is the strongest and most frequently occurring predictor of the sense of quality of life and its four spheres. Conclusions. Provide students with psychological support and introduce suitable classes to the educational system, preferably in the form of workshops that would enable free learning through experience and reflection