The Link of Paranormal Belief with Life Satisfaction: The Mediating Role of Orientation to Happiness

Syed Nadeem Abbas Haider

Abstract

This paper studies theoretical relations of Belief in Paranormal with Orientations to Happiness and Life Satisfaction. Convenient method of sampling is used to select 105 respondents from the city of Faisalabad, Pakistan. Results show that Paranormal Belief predicts significant change in Orientations to Happiness (B=0.283, p<0.05). Orientations to Happiness modify the level of Life Satisfaction significantly (B=0.402, p<0.01). Statistical testing proves mediation effect of Orientations to Happiness in the relation of Paranormal Belief with Life Satisfaction. This work also discusses social and religious implications of the presented findings.

Relevant Publications in Annals of Behavioural Science