Self-focused attention, authenticity, and well-being

被引:34
作者
Boyraz, Gueler [1 ]
Kuhl, Megan L. [1 ]
机构
[1] Louisiana Tech Univ, Dept Psychol & Behav Sci, Ruston, LA 71272 USA
关键词
Self-focused attention; Reflection; Rumination; Authenticity; Life satisfaction; Well-being; NORMATIVE DATA; MEDIATING ROLE; FIT INDEXES; RUMINATION; DEPRESSION; SATISFACTION; PERSONALITY; REFLECTION; DISTRESS; ANXIETY;
D O I
10.1016/j.paid.2015.07.029
中图分类号
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要
The purpose of this study was to examine whether two distinct forms of self-focusing tendencies (i.e., self-rumination and self-reflection) predict authenticity, as well as to determine whether authenticity mediated the relationship between these self-focusing tendencies and both life satisfaction and distress. Data of this study were collected from 619 adults through an online survey. The hypothesized model was examined using structural equation modeling. Supporting the hypotheses of the study, after controlling for gender and age, both self-rumination and self-reflection had significant indirect effects on life satisfaction and distress through authenticity. Specifically, participants with a tendency to engage in self-reflection reported higher levels of authenticity, which then was associated with increased life satisfaction and decreased distress. On the other hand, participants who are inclined to self-ruminate reported lower levels of authenticity, which in turn, mediated the effect of rumination on both life satisfaction and distress. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页数:6
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