Measuring Academic Life Satisfaction in Portuguese Students

Abstract

Student’s academic life satisfaction (ALS) plays a relevant role as an indicator of student´s academic success and wellbeing. However, literature shows a lack of instruments to measure ALS in Portugal. The aim of this paper is to present the concept elements and an instrument to measure Academic Life Satisfaction. Using a literature review, some relevant instruments come up to assess satisfaction with academic. Results indicate a lack of precise instruments to measure ALS in Portuguese’s Students. Developaccurate tools to measure ALS, is important todesign programs to improve student´s adjustment, academic success and wellbeing in the campus.