An Analysis of the Relationship Between Religiosity and Psychological Well-Being in Chilean Older People Using Structural Equation Modeling

Health and well-being are such important issues for employees in the workplace. Given the importance of this issue, this study was conducted to investigate the role of spirituality and meaning at work for job happiness and psychological well-being. The research design used in this study was correlation one and the sample consisted of 204 numbers of revenue & customs staff of Isfahan and Tehran cities. The research questionnaires were spirituality and meaning at work questionnaires, job happiness scale and psychological well-being questionnaire.¬ The research hypotheses were analyzed by Pearson correlation coefficient and structural equation modeling. The results showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between spirituality and meaning at work and job happiness and psychological well-being. The results of structural equation modeling also showed that during a series of chain relationships first spirituality and meaning at work communicate with job happiness and psychological well-being and then job happiness reinforces psychological well-being. Totally, the results of this study showed that psychological well-being at work can be considered as a variable with spiritual/affective basis in the workplaces.

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Evaluating the Construct Validity of Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-Being Using Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling

Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment ◽

10.1177/0734282916652756 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 35 (6) ◽

pp. 633-638 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hsien-Yuan Hsu ◽

Tze-Li Hsu ◽

KoFan Lee ◽

Lori Wolff

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Construct Validity ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Discriminant Validity ◽

Well Being ◽

The United States ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Exploratory Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Measurement Models

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the construct validity of Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-Being (SPWB) using exploratory structural equation modeling (ESEM). The data were drawn from the national survey of Midlife in the United States conducted during 1994 and 1995. Measurement models assuming different number of factors (1-6 factors) and considering the effect of negatively wording items were specified and compared to determine optimal number of underlying factors. The discriminant validity was assessed following Farrell’s suggestions. The results showed the discriminant validity was questionable due to five indicators with considerable cross-loadings.

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Utilization of Structural Equation Modeling to Predict Psychological Well-Being Among Adopted Korean Children

International Korean Adoption ◽

10.4324/9780203051450-32 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 303-318

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Well Being ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Korean Children

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Control Yourself! Examining the Dimensions of Eudaimonic Psychological Well-Being as Related to Locus of Control Using Structural Equation Modeling

Advanced Journal of Social Science ◽

10.21467/ajss.8.1.246-255 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 246-255

Author(s):

Tionna M Hough ◽

Heather A Labansat ◽

Tyler Forest Moore ◽

Rene Wallace ◽

Kristina Higgins

Keyword(s):

Locus Of Control ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Purpose In Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Environmental Mastery ◽

Self Acceptance ◽

Six Dimensions ◽

The Relationship

Current literature on the relationship between locus of control (LOC) and psychological well-being (PWB) consistently demonstrates that individuals with an internal LOC generally report experiencing greater psychological well-being than externally-oriented individuals. However, there is minimal depth of understanding regarding the specific dynamics of this well-established relationship. The aims of the present quantitative study were (a) to replicate and provide support for the existing knowledge on the relationship between these two factors and (b) to use a structural equation model (SEM) to further explore the relationship between LOC and the six dimensions in Ryff’s model of eudaimonic PWB, which are combined to assess one’s psychological welfare. Using cross-sectional survey methodology, 267 adult participants were recruited through convenience and snowball sampling to anonymously complete a series of questionnaires online. A Pearson r bivariate correlation analysis examining the relationship between PWB and LOC revealed a significant negative correlation between the two constructs (r = -.280, p = .001). This finding replicates previous research, where individuals with an internal LOC reported experiencing significantly greater PWB, while individuals with an external LOC reported significantly less PWB. In order to further examine how the six factors of PWB (self-acceptance, positive relationships, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and personal growth) relate to LOC, a SEM was performed. Although all six dimensions of PWB show significant negative correlations with LOC, environmental mastery, self-acceptance, and purpose in life were the most impactful on the relationship between these two constructs, as they were shown to have higher significance in the SEM. Considering the SEM suggests that environmental mastery, self-acceptance, and purpose in life are the most weighted factors of PWB’s correlation to LOC, possible interventions on these factors in a clinical or applied setting may see improvement in the relationship between PWB and LOC.

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Ethnic Identity and Psychological Well-Being of Russians in Post-Soviet Space: The Role of Diaspora

Cultural-Historical Psychology ◽

10.17759/chp.2021170402 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 17 (4) ◽

pp. 16-24

Author(s):

N.M. Lebedeva

Keyword(s):

Ethnic Identity ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Well Being ◽

Russian Language ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Soviet Space ◽

The Relationship ◽

Post Soviet Space

The article analyzes the role of different forms of diaspora activity as a mediator of the relationship between ethnic identity and psychological well-being of Russians in Kyrgyzstan and Estonia (N = 609). The results of structural equation modeling showed that ethnic identity salience is significantly positively associated with the involvement in all types of Russian diaspora activities both in Kyrgyzstan and in Estonia. Russians’ participation in all types of diaspora activity is significantly higher in Kyrgyzstan than in Estonia. Participation in different types of diaspora activity mediates the relationship of ethnic identity and psychological well-being: in Kyrgyzstan — participation in public actions and activity aimed at preservation of collective historical memory; in Estonia — activity aimed at maintenance of Russian language and culture. The results can serve as the basis for practical recommendations for supporting the Russian diaspora in the post-Soviet space.

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Expressing Emotions, Resilience and Subjective Well-Being: An Investigation with Structural Equation Modeling

International Education Studies ◽

10.5539/ies.v13n6p48 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 48

Author(s):

Jale Eldeleklioğlu ◽

Meltem Yıldız

Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Emotional Expression ◽

Significant Relationship ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Well Being ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Psychological Resilience ◽

Subjective Well Being ◽

The Relationship

The present study examined the relationship between expressing emotions, psychological resilience and subjective well-being. The study was carried out with a total of 217 university students, of whom 94 were males and 123 were females, aged between 19 and 25 years. The data of the study were collected using the Emotional Expression Questionnaire, the Psychological Resilience Scale and the Subjective Well-Being Scale, respectively. The relationship between the variables of the study was analyzed via the methods of Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Structural Equation Modeling, and the mediating role of psychological resilience between emotional expression and subjective well-being was tested. The goodness-of-fit indices obtained from the structural equation modeling indicated that the model generated a good fit. According to the results, there was a significant relationship between “expressing emotions” and “psychological resilience” and between “psychological resilience” and “subjective well-being”. It was found that there was no significant relationship between expressing emotions and subjective well-being and that the variable of expressing emotions affected that of subjective well-being by means of the psychological resilience (tool) variable and the model tested was significant.

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Evaluation of a Digital Game-Based Learning Program for Enhancing Youth Mental Health: A Structural Equation Modeling of the Program Effectiveness

JMIR Mental Health ◽

10.2196/mental.5656 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 3 (4) ◽

pp. e46 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Jenny MY Huen ◽

Eliza SY Lai ◽

Angie KY Shum ◽

Sam WK So ◽

Melissa KY Chan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Program Effectiveness ◽

Youth Mental Health ◽

Well Being ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Digital Game ◽

Game Based Learning ◽

Psychological Well Being

BackgroundDigital game-based learning (DGBL) makes use of the entertaining power of digital games for educational purposes. Effectiveness assessment of DGBL programs has been underexplored and no attempt has been made to simultaneously model both important components of DGBL: learning attainment (ie, educational purposes of DGBL) and engagement of users (ie, entertaining power of DGBL) in evaluating program effectiveness.ObjectiveThis study aimed to describe and evaluate an Internet-based DGBL program, Professor Gooley and the Flame of Mind, which promotes mental health to adolescents in a positive youth development approach. In particular, we investigated whether user engagement in the DGBL program could enhance their attainment on each of the learning constructs per DGBL module and subsequently enhance their mental health as measured by psychological well-being.MethodsUsers were assessed on their attainment on each learning construct, psychological well-being, and engagement in each of the modules. One structural equation model was constructed for each DGBL module to model the effect of users' engagement and attainment on the learning construct on their psychological well-being.ResultsOf the 498 secondary school students that registered and participated from the first module of the DGBL program, 192 completed all 8 modules of the program. Results from structural equation modeling suggested that a higher extent of engagement in the program activities facilitated users’ attainment on the learning constructs on most of the modules and in turn enhanced their psychological well-being after controlling for users’ initial psychological well-being and initial attainment on the constructs.ConclusionsThis study provided evidence that Internet intervention for mental health, implemented with the technologies and digital innovations of DGBL, could enhance youth mental health. Structural equation modeling is a promising approach in evaluating the effectiveness of DGBL programs.

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Discussing Psychological Changes in College Students Who Participate in Physical Education Using Structural Equation Modeling

Journal of Advanced Computational Intelligence and Intelligent Informatics ◽

10.20965/jaciii.2020.p0307 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 24 (3) ◽

pp. 307-315

Author(s):

Jung-Wen Wu ◽

Tsung-Kuo Tien-Liu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Structural Equation Modeling ◽

Statistical Analysis ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Reliability And Validity ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Direct Influence ◽

Good Reliability ◽

Psychological Well Being

Objectives: To examine self-esteem in college students who participate in physical education (PE), the influence of psychological trends on self-esteem, and the possible influence of passion. Motivations: This study aims to determine whether passion affects participants’ self-esteem and psychological well-being. Methods: Subjects included 183 students enrolled in university PE classes (46 men and 137 women) with an average age of 19.58 (SD = 6.19). Self-esteem, passion, and psychological well-being were measured using a fuzzy questionnaire and descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling were performed through fuzzy statistical analysis. Findings: 1. The self-esteem, passion, and psychological well-being scales had good reliability and validity. 2. The model’s dimensional goodness of fit was satisfactory (χ2 = 281.601(182) = 1.952, GFI = 0.863, AGFI = 0.821, RMSEA = 0.072, SRMR = 0.649, TLI [NNFI] = 0.918, IFI = 0.925, CFI = 0.942). 3. Passion had a direct influence on well-being and an indirect influence on self-esteem. Well-being had a direct influence on self-esteem. Innovations: The passion scale and psychological well-being scale were confirmed to have good reliability and validity. The new method of fuzzy statistical analysis used in this study provides new research techniques for investigation and research into psychological trends in the field of sports. Value: In the teaching process, PE teachers should encourage students’ passion for participation to better their psychological well-being and self-esteem.

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The Effect of Social Communication on Life Satisfaction among the Rural Elderly: A Moderated Mediation Model

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16203791 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (20) ◽

pp. 3791

Author(s):

Yashuo Chen ◽

Chunjiang Yang ◽

Shangjun Feng

Keyword(s):

Life Satisfaction ◽

Emotional Support ◽

Social Communication ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Well Being ◽

Rural Elderly ◽

Theory And Practice ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

The Relationship

Life satisfaction of the rural elderly has increasingly become an important issue for society. Based on the social support theory and Cha Xu Ge Ju (pattern of difference sequence), this study investigates the underlying mechanisms and boundary conditions that explain the relationship between social communication and life satisfaction among the rural elderly. Specifically, it explores the mediating role of psychological well-being in the relationship between social communication and life satisfaction. In addition, it examines whether emotional support moderates the effect of social communication on psychological well-being. Data from 658 rural elderly in China were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Results show that psychological well-being mediates the relationship between social communication and life satisfaction. Additionally, the relationship between social communication on psychological well-being was negatively moderated by emotional support. Finally, implications for management theory and practice are discussed.

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