Experiential Acceptance and Psychological Well-Being in Korean-Born Adoptees

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 399-410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alix P. Sarubbi ◽  
Jennifer Block-Lerner ◽  
Simon M. Moon ◽  
Dahra Jackson Williams
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Identity Exploration ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Hierarchical Multiple Regression ◽  
Experiential Acceptance

Previous research on Korean-born adoptees suggests that exploring one’s ethnic identity may increase one’s psychological well-being. Existing research also suggests that some adoptees may not engage in ethnic identity exploration because they wish to avoid feeling different because of their adopted status. The current study sought to integrate these findings and investigate associations between experiential acceptance of adoption-related thoughts and feelings, ethnic identity, and psychological well-being in a Korean-born adoptee population ( N = 91). Hierarchical multiple regression analyses revealed that experiential acceptance significantly contributed to both psychological well-being and development of a positive ethnic identity. Clinical implications for therapists and families are discussed.

scholarly journals Latinx Emerging Adults’ Religious Identity, Ethnic Identity, and Psychological Well-Being

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (12) ◽  
pp. 1073
Author(s):  
Isabella Nicole Schiro ◽  
Carolyn McNamara Barry ◽  
Mary Jo Coiro ◽  
Emalee J. W. Quickel
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Religious Identity ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Identity Exploration ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Identity Commitment ◽  
Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure

The current study examined associations among religious and ethnic identity exploration and commitment, and psychological well-being (PWB) among 683 Latinx emerging adults. A subset of data collected in the Multi-Site University Study of Identity and Culture was analyzed, focusing on three measures: (a) Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM), (b) Religious Identity Measure (adapted from MEIM), and (c) Scales of Psychological Well-Being–Short Form. Correlations indicated that PWB was positively related to religious and ethnic identity commitment, not exploration. Regression analyses indicated that commitment to religious or ethnic identity were positively associated with PWB, while exploration of religious or ethnic identity were not associated with PWB. In addition, religious identity exploration moderated the relation between ethnic identity exploration and commitment and PWB. These findings have implications for efforts to support the development of ethnic and religious identity among Latinx emerging adults.

Perceived Discrimination, Ethnic Identity, and Psychological Well-Being Among Arab Americans

2018 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 899-921 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rawan Atari ◽  
Suejung Han
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Perceived Discrimination ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Arab Americans ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Identity Resolution ◽  
Negative Effect

In this study, we examined associations among perceived discrimination, ethnic identity dimensions (exploration, resolution, affirmation), and psychological well-being (self-esteem, life satisfaction, flourishing) among 156 Arab Americans. Multiple moderated regression analyses revealed that perceived discrimination was negatively associated, and ethnic identity resolution and affirmation were positively associated, with psychological well-being. Ethnic identity affirmation moderated the association between perceived discrimination and flourishing by buffering the negative effect of perceived discrimination. Ethnic identity resolution and exploration did not moderate the associations between perceived discrimination and psychological well-being. Affirmation both promoted and protected well-being, resolution promoted well-being, and exploration was not associated with promoting or protecting well-being. We discuss implications to help Arab American clients develop and capitalize on their ethnic identity, promote their well-being, and buffer against perceived discrimination.

scholarly journals Sattva Guna as a Predictor of Wisdom and PWB

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suhani Sharma ◽  
Dr. Abha Singh ◽  
Dr. Sakshi Mehrotra
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Personality Inventory ◽  
Assessment Scale ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Western Thought ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Vedic Text ◽  
Western Psychology

The ancient Indian Vedic text places emphasis on balanced living through a conscious strive to evolve from lower states of being to higher ones thus providing physical, spiritual and psychological wellbeing. Similarly the western thought places emphasis on working on physical and psychological well being for humans to flourish and realise their infinite potential.  Hence, the present investigation is an attempt to draw a concomitance between Indian and Western Psychology on the topic of psychological well being and how wisdom and satvikta are related to this concept. For the purpose of this study a sample of 100 university students (50 males and 50 females) between the ages of 18-24 years were selected. Three scales namely- (i) PWAS (Practicing Wisdom Assessment Scale) (ii) Trigunatmak Personality Inventory, and (iii) Ryff’s Psychological Well Being were used.  Regression analyses was done. The results indicated that Sattva Guna significantly predicts PWB and Wisdom.

scholarly journals The effects of positive spillover and work-family conflict on female academics’ psychological well-being

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 129
Author(s):  
Syarifah Farradinna ◽  
Fatimah Wati Halim ◽  
Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Work Conflict ◽  
Positive Spillover ◽  
Work Family ◽  
Family Work Conflict

<p>The issue of married women who work as academic lecturers is important to be studied. They are demanded to preserve their independence and increase intellectuality which then may decrease when they have children. This study aimed to examine whether positive spillover can reduce work-family or family-work conflict so as to improve psychological well-being. The subjects, who were screened with a random sampling technique, were 429 female lecturers working in universities in Riau.  Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and multiple regression. The result showed that respondents have low psychological well-being and better family-work positive spillover. Multiple regression analysis showed that family-work positive spillover and family-work conflict simultaneously influenced psychological well-being. Therefore, it can be concluded that female lecturers prioritize completing home tasks over others, which reduces their psychological well-being at the workplace.</p>

Looking Through the Kaleidoscope: A Metaphor for Convergences of Identities

2019 ◽  
pp. 370-394
Author(s):  
Denise Thew Hackett
Keyword(s):  
Identity Formation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Professional Identities ◽  
Identity Exploration ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Deaf Identity ◽  
Life Journey ◽  
Multiple Variables

This chapter dives into the exploration of how identities and the variables contributing to these identities converge. The author, a deaf counseling psychologist, uses the kaleidoscope as a metaphor to illustrate this process. She describes her own identity exploration as a deaf woman, including the ways that personal and professional identities have been influenced by multiple variables interacting with each other as illustrated by the movement of the various elements of the kaleidoscope. To broaden her understanding of her life journey, she relies on acculturation and intersectional theories and outlines how these theories fit with her experiences. She also examines the implications of deaf identity formation for psychological well-being.

Self-Compassion and Psychological Well-being

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Neff ◽  
Christopher Germer
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Human Experience ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
Self Compassion

Self-compassion involves being touched by and open to one’s own suffering, not avoiding or disconnecting from it, generating the desire to alleviate one’s suffering and to heal oneself with kindness. Self-compassion also involves offering nonjudgmental understanding to one’s pain, inadequacies, and failures, so that one’s experience is seen as part of the larger human experience. This chapter will provide an overview of theory and research on self-compassion and its link to psychological well-being, which is the goal of clinical practice. It will discuss what self-compassion is and what it is not (e.g., a form of weakness, selfishness, etc.), and provide empirical evidence to support these distinctions. Finally, it will discuss methods that have been developed to teach individuals how to be more self-compassionate in their daily lives, some clinical implications of self-compassion training, and future directions for research.

scholarly journals Ethnic Identity, Discrimination, and School Social Adjustment among Canadian Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 166
Author(s):  
Lina Darwich ◽  
Robyn McClure ◽  
Shelley Hymel
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Social Adjustment ◽  
Group Membership ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Canadian Youth ◽  
Ethnic Group Membership ◽  
Buffering Effects

<p>The study examined the relation between ethnic regard, a component of ethnic identity, and discrimination, and their contribution to school social adjustment among 340 Canadian youth in grades 8-9. Furthermore, the study examined how the connection between ethnic regard and school social adjustment varies as a function of ethnic group membership. Multiple regression analyses demonstrated that higher levels of ethnic regard were linked to higher levels of adjustment at school. However, further analyses showed that youth reporting high levels of ethnic regard and frequent discrimination may be more vulnerable in their schools. Additionally, youth of different ethnic groups had varied experiences. For youth of Vietnamese backgrounds, for example, a stronger sense of ethnic regard contributed to better social adjustment at school. These results, similar to previous studies, suggest that the research on the buffering effects of different components of ethnic identity remains equivocal.</p>

Arab American Emerging Adults’ Ethnic Identity and Its Relation to Psychological Well-Being

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 340-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane P. Sheldon ◽  
Diane Graves Oliver ◽  
Danielle Balaghi
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Identity ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Arab American ◽  
Psychological Well Being
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