Abstract
The present study was aimed to examine the role of trait-patience among university students in pursuit of goal and achieving subjective-well being across the academic quarter. A sample of 300 university students (male =108; female=192) age ranged 18-35 years were selected from Rawalpindi and Islamabad. To measure study variables, Three-Factor Patience Scale (Schnitker 2012), Self-reported projects (Little, 1983), Positive and Negative Affect Scale (Watson, Clark,& Tellegen, 1988),and Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener, Emmons, Larsen & Griffin, 1985)were used. Results revealed that individuals high in patience were more engage din pursuit of personal projects, as compare to those with low trait-patience. It was also found that the trait-patience was significantly related with goal pursuit, achievement and well-being. In context of temporal effect, patience and goal pursuit was significant predictors of the goal achievement, while the subjective-well-being at the start of semester predicted the well-being across time. The present study would be useful for students and teachers to evaluate or manage the students to set goals and patiently strive to reach goal and well-being.
