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Individual differences in spontaneous self-affirmation predict well-being
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posted on 2023-06-10, 03:38 authored by Donna JessopDonna Jessop, Pete HarrisPete Harris, Timothy GibbonsThe present research examines the relationship between individual differences in the extent to which people report self-affirming when faced with a threat (spontaneous self-affirmation) and well-being. Across three studies (total N = 515), spontaneous self-affirmation consistently emerged as a significant linear predictor of hedonic and eudaimonic well-being outcomes, both cross-sectionally and longitudinally. A self-affirmation manipulation eliminated this association for two indices of well-being, primarily by boosting the well-being scores of those lower in spontaneous self-affirmation. Furthermore, spontaneous self-affirmation was found to partially mediate associations between socioeconomic status and well-being. These findings highlight individual differences in spontaneous self-affirmation as a potentially important contributor to well-being and suggest that consideration of spontaneous self-affirmation might further our understanding of the relationship between socioeconomic status and well-being.
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Self and IdentityISSN
1529-8868Publisher
Taylor & FrancisExternal DOI
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1-29Department affiliated with
- Psychology Publications
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2022-05-24First Open Access (FOA) Date
2022-08-16First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2022-05-23Usage metrics
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