Fear of Success, Life Satisfaction, Self-Efficacy, Achievement Motivation among Emerging Adults

Abstract

Emerging adulthood is a crucial period characterized by exploration of self and the pursuit of personal and professional goals. During this time, factors such as fear of success, self-efficacy, achievement motivation, and life satisfaction pose great significance. Understanding how these elements interact is essential for explaining the psychological processes that influence young adults’ motivation, confidence, and overall well-being. The purpose of the study was to examine Fear of Success, Life Satisfaction, Self-Efficacy, Achievement Motivation Among Emerging Adults. The research applied an explorative research design. The study consisted of 136 participants involving 63 male and 73 female who were college educated, across Kerala in the age group of 18-25. The Satisfaction with Life Scale, General Self-Efficacy Scale, Fear of Success Scale and a short measure of Ray-Lynn Achievement Motivation were administered for data collection. The data were analyzed using Spearman Correlation. The result showed that there is a significant relationship between Fear of Success and Self-Efficacy. A significant relationship is also found between Self-Efficacy and Life Satisfaction.