Satisfaction with life, self-esteem, and financial optimism in intercultural students from Mexico

Abstract

The main objective of this research study is to measure the influence of life satisfaction and self-esteem on financial optimism in intercultural university students. The model of intercultural university in Mexico has attempted to empower and develop different skills in students, especially among members of indigenous peoples, who have suffered social and economic issues. The sample consists of 455 students from intercultural universities located in the north and south of Mexico. The results show that financial optimism is influenced by self-esteem and life satisfaction. It is concluded that disciplines such as positive psychology and behavioral economics can be applied to explain the backwardness experienced by indigenous group members and, at the same time, be considered in the development of educational programs within the intercultural university model.