Influence of Life Satisfaction on Meaning in Life among International Chinese University Students in Malaysia

The issue of meaning in life for Chinese international students is complex and multifaceted. These students are often faced with various challenges and stressors, such as cultural differences, language barriers, academic pressures, and social isolation. These challenges can make it difficult for them to find meaning and purpose in their lives, and may contribute to feelings of alienation, loneliness, and depression. Furthermore, Chinese international students may face additional challenges related to their cultural background, such as conflicts between traditional Chinese values and Western values, and difficulties in reconciling their cultural identity with their new environment. These challenges can create a sense of disorientation and confusion, making it even more difficult for them to find meaning and purpose in their lives. Given these challenges, it is important to understand the factors that contribute to meaning and purpose in life among Chinese international students, and to develop interventions and programs that support their well-being and mental health. This requires a deeper the cultural and psychological factors that contribute to meaning and purpose in their lives. This study aimed to investigate the level of meaning in life and life satisfaction among international Chinese student, the differences in demographic variables (gender, education background, religion), and the relationship of life satisfaction and meaning in life. participants responded to a questionnaire online via Google form. There are two instruments used in this study, Meaning in Life Questionnaire (MLQ) (Cronbach’s Alpha=0.926) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) (Cronbach’s Alpha=0.856). As for validity analysis, the test results showed that the KMO test values of these two variables in the survey data were 0.847 (MLQ)and 0.778(SWLS). In Pearson correlation test, the results showed that MLQ and SWLS were significantly correlated with each other, with p-values less than 0.01 and correlation coefficients greater than 0, showing a significant positive relationship. The study highlights the importance of enhancing the meaning of life among international university students.