Perceived Social Support as a Predictor of Resilience and Life Satisfaction: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Survey Study

Abstract

Background: Background: Perceived social support is a critical determinant of psychological wellbeing and has been linked to improved resilience and life satisfaction, yet the interplay among these constructs within community adult populations remains insufficiently characterized. Objective: To examine whether perceived social support independently predicts resilience and life satisfaction in adults using validated psychometric measures. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 312 adults recruited through open community sampling. Participants completed the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, the Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Multivariable linear regression models were used to assess the p redictive effects of perceived social support on resilience and life satisfaction while adjusting for age, gender, and education. Results: Perceived social support demonstrated significant positive associations with both resilience (β = 5.41, 95% CI: 3.92–6.91, p < 0.001) and life satisfaction (β = 2.24, 95% CI: 1.51–2.96, p < 0.001). Resilience independently predicted life satisfaction (β = 0.22, 95% CI: 0.14–0.29, p < 0.001). Demographic variables contributed minimally, and no significant interaction effects were observed across subgroups. The final models explained 29% of the variance in resilience and 34% in life satisfaction. Conclusion: Perceived social support is a strong, independent predictor of resilience and life satisfaction, highlighting its importance as a modifiable target for mental health promotion.