Predicting the Quality of Life Based on Conscientiousness with the Mediation of Adaptation in Orphan and Abandoned Adolescents in Tehran Province

Adaptation is a continuous process during which a person's social learning experiences satisfy his psychological needs. It seems that through conscientiousness, one can satisfy needs and achieve quality of life. The purpose of the present study was to predict the quality of life based on conscientiousness with the mediation of adaptation in orphan and abandoned adolescents in Tehran province.

Descriptive-correlation research method and the statistical population of the present study included 1639 neglected and abused teenagers living in quasi-family centers in Tehran province in 2018, out of which 258 were selected by convenience sampling method. Research instruments include demographic questionnaire, "World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire", "NEO Five-Factor Inventory" and "Adjustment Inventory for School Students". The validity of the instruments was measured using content validity using a qualitative method and reliability using the internal consistency method by calculating Cronbach's alpha coefficient. SPSS. 24 and Amos. 24 software were used for data analysis.

The total path coefficient between conscientiousness and quality of life (P<0.01, β=0.157) was positive and significant at the 0.01 level. The direct path coefficient between adaptation and quality of life (P<0.01, β=0.258) was negative and significant at the 0.01 level. The direct path coefficient between conscientiousness and adaptability (p<0.01, β=0.342) was negative and significant at the 0.01 level. The indirect path coefficient between conscientiousness and quality of life (P<0.05, β=0.088) was positive and significant at the 0.05 level.

Quality of life is predicted based on conscientiousness with the mediation of adjustment in orphan and abandoned adolescents. It is suggested to the coaches and teachers to include the principles of conscientiousness in the lessons and training of children and teenagers, especially the orphan and abandoned adolescents in order to improve their adaptation and quality of life.
Keywords: Adaptation, Quality of Life, Conscientiousness, Orphan and Abandoned, Adolescents.