Emanuel, Amber S, Howell, Jennifer L, Taber, Jennifer M, Ferrer, Rebecca A, Klein, William M P and Harris, Peter R (2016) Spontaneous self-affirmation is associated with psychological well-being: evidence from a US national adult survey sample. Journal of Health Psychology, 23 (1). pp. 95-102. ISSN 1359-1053

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Abstract

Emerging evidence suggests that individuals spontaneously self-affirm, by reflecting on values and strengths, in response to daily threats. We examined the prevalence and demographic and well-being correlates of spontaneous self-affirmation in the general population. Participants (n = 3185) completed the cross-sectional, nationally representative 2013 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 4, Cycle 3), and answered questions about spontaneous self-affirmation, demographic factors, well-being, and affect. The majority of the population reported spontaneously self-affirming. Black and Hispanic respondents reported engaging in more spontaneous self-affirmation. Engaging in spontaneous self-affirmation was related to greater happiness, hopefulness, optimism, subjective health, and personal health efficacy, and less anger and sadness.

Item Type:	Article
Schools and Departments:	School of Psychology > Psychology
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion
Depositing User:	Lene Hyltoft
Date Deposited:	18 Aug 2016 08:05
Last Modified:	02 Jul 2019 17:02
URI:	http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/61368

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