Waleed Ghazi Alshammari, abdulaziz Mohammed Alismail, Mazen Omar Almulla, Mohammed Saleh Aldoreeb, Mohammed Fahad Almohazie
ABSTRACT
This study explored the relationship between quality of life and academic major satisfaction among King Faisal University students, considering selected demographic variables. A descriptive correlational approach was employed due to its appropriateness for the study’s objectives. The population included all regular undergraduate students enrolled in the 2025 AH academic year (N = 33,833) across scientific and humanities disciplines. A stratified random sample of 377 students (177 males, 200 females) was selected based on gender and academic field (207 humanities, 170 scientific). An additional exploratory sample of 30 students was used to examine the psychometric properties of the study instruments. Two standardized instruments were used: the Quality of Life Scale by Abdel-Khalek (2008), measuring four dimensions (physical, psychological, social, and environmental health), and the Academic Major Satisfaction Scale by Nauta (2007). Both scales were validated for face, internal consistency, and discriminant validity. Correlation analyses showed strong item-total relationships, and t-tests confirmed significant differences between high and low scorers. Reliability was confirmed through Cronbach’s alpha, split-half reliability, and McDonald’s omega. The Quality-of-Life Scale showed high reliability (α = 0.934, split-half = 0.934, ω = 0.911). The Academic Major Satisfaction Scale also demonstrated strong reliability (coefficients between 0.7 and 0.9). This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how quality of life influences students’ satisfaction with their academic majors, supporting efforts to enhance the university educational environment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
