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Positive orientation as a predictor of hedonic well-being: mediating role of the self-concept.
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Health Psychology Report . 2018, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p261-272. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- background: Positive orientation (PO) is a hidden variable explaining a tendency to formulate global evaluations regarding one's self, life and the future. It is inherited to a large degree and it could be considered a common base for numerous aspects of subjective well-being. The self-concept, in turn, is a basic adaptation formed during individual experiences that is responsible for adjustment. The primary aim of the current study was to verify hypotheses about the significant relationship between PO and a "core self" (high self-concept clarity, low self-esteem contingency, low self-rumination), as well as the meditational role of the "core self" in the relation between PO and hedonic balance. participants and procedure: A group of 200 participants completed several measures referring to PO, self-concept and emotions. results: The canonical correlation analysis revealed PO to be a strong predictor of the adaptive features of the self-concept. Moreover, the tested models suggest that (1) self-concept clarity is a significant mediator between PO and hedonic balance, and (2) PO directly predicts only self-concept clarity, whereas its relations with self-esteem contingency and rumination are mediated by the self-knowledge structure. conclusions: These findings indicate that PO is an important and independent factor enhancing adaptive features of the self-concept structure as well as well-being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *OPTIMISM
*SPATIAL orientation
*SELF-perception
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23534184
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Health Psychology Report
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131212084
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5114/hpr.2018.75752