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

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.

scholarly journals VYRESNIŲ KLASIŲ MOKINIŲ PSICHOLOGINĖS GEROVĖS PROGNOSTINIAI KINTAMIEJI

Psichologija ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 44 ◽  
pp. 7-21
Author(s):  
Ž. Šarakauskienė ◽  
A. Bagdonas
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Personality Variables ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
Self Acceptance

Vis daugėjant paauglių psichinių sutrikimų, kartu esant ribotoms investicijoms ir paslaugų prieinamumui, kyla susidomėjimas mokinių psichologine gerove. Atliktas tyrimas siekia užpildyti šios imties psichologinės gerovės tyrimų trūkumą ir praplečia supratimą, kokie yra Lietuvos vyresnių klasių mokinių psichologinės gerovės prognostiniai veiksniai. Buvo ištirti Lietuvos vyresniųjų klasių mokinių psichologinės gerovės matmenys (savęs priėmimas, gyvenimo tikslas, aplinkos kontrolė, asmeninis augimas, teigiami santykiai su kitais, autonomija) ir, apklausus 655 aštuntų, dešimtų ir dvyliktų klasių Lietuvos mokinius iš 21 bendrojo lavinimo ir profesinio rengimo mokyklos, naudojant daugialypę tiesinę regresiją nustatyta, kad vyresnių klasių mokinių psichologinė gerovė nepriklauso nuo šeimos sudėties, jų gyvenamosios vietos, dalyvavimo popamokinėje veikloje. Griežtos išvados dėl lyties, amžiaus, ekonominių išteklių ir psichologinės gerovės nepriklausomybės daryti negalima. Vaikinų aplinkos kontrolės, gyvenimo tikslo ir savęs priėmimo matmenų įverčiai didesni už merginų, 18 m. mokinių asmeninio augimo ir gyvenimo tikslo įverčiai didesni už jaunesnių, o mokinių iš tėvų gaunamos pajamos smulkioms išlaidoms nebuvo susijusios su šiais dviem psichologinės gerovės matmenimis. Sėkmingesnis mokymasis reikšmingai prognozavo didesnius autonomijos, asmeninio augimo ir gyvenimo tikslo skalių įverčius. Asmenybės kintamieji stipriau nei sociodemografiniai prognozavo mokinių psichologinę gerovę. Ekstraversija susijusi su didesne psichologine gerove, sąmoningumas – su didesniais aplinkos kontrolės ir gyvenimo tikslo matmenų įverčiais. Emocinis stabilumas susijęs su aplinkos kontrolės, teigiamų santykių su kitais ir savęs priėmimo matmenimis. Neurotiškumas nesusijęs su autonomijos ir gyvenimo tikslo matmenimis. Internalumas prognozuoja didesnę psichologinę gerovę. Vis dėlto šiame tyrime analizuoti sociodemografiniai ir asmenybės prognostiniai kintamieji paaiškina tik nedidelę dalį psichologinės gerovės matmenų dispersijos. Tai reiškia, kad ateities tyrimuose reikia ieškoti kitų prognostinių kintamųjų, kurie paaiškintų likusią didesnę dispersijos dalį.Pagrindiniai žodžiai: psichologinė gerovė, mokiniai, asmenybės bruožai, kontrolės lokusas, sociodemografiniai kintamieji.Predictors of older schoolchildren’s psychological well-beingŠarakauskienė Ž., Bagdonas A. SummaryThe rising numbers of the adolescents’ psychological disorders, on the background of limited investments and available psychological services, awake interest in schoolchildren’s psychological well-being. The goal of the study was to determine which sociodemographic and personality variables are significant predictors of the older schoolchildren’s different psychological well-being dimensions. The dimensions of Lithuanian older schoolchildren’s (N = 655, from 21 general and professional education schools) psychological well-being (autonomy (Cronbach’s α = 0.72), environmental mastery (α = 0.62), personal growth (α = 0.60), positive relations with others (α = 0.72), purpose in life (α = 0.67), and self-acceptance (α = 0.74)) were measured, and with the help of multiple linear regression the psychological well-being was found not to depend an family composition, living place (41.8% were from five biggest cities, 36.8% from region towns, 21.4% from villages), attendance of extracurricular activities. It wasn’t possible to draw an unambiguous conclusion concerning psychological well-being independence on gender (58% were girls), age and economic resources. Boys had higher scores than girls in environmental mastery, purpose in life and self-acceptance, 18-year-old schoolchildren had scored higher than younger ones in personal growth and purpose in life dimensions; the amount of money received for minor expenses had no relationship with the latter two dimensions of psychological well-being. The internal locus of control predicted a higher psychological well-being. A higher learning success significantly positively predicted the autonomy, personal growth and purpose in life. Personality variables predicted schoolchildren’s psychological well-being stronger than did sociodemographic ones. Extraversion predicted a higher psychological well-being in all six dimensions, and the consciousness factor positively impacted the environmental mastery and purpose in life scores. Emotional stability predicted a higher environmental mastery, positive relations with others and self-acceptance. Neuroticism was unrelated with autonomy and purpose in life. attention must be paid to the fact that the significant prognostic sociodemographic and personality variables analysed in the study accounted for only rather small amounts of psychological well-being dimension variance (from 16.5% in autonomy and personal growth to 28.6% in environmental mastery and positive relations with others).Keywords: schoolchildren, psychological well-being, personality traits, locus of control, sociodemographic variables.

scholarly journals Examining the Relationship between Gender and Psychological Well-Being

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 53
Author(s):  
Mohsen Khanbani ◽  
Asghar Aghaee ◽  
Mohsen Gol Parvar
Keyword(s):  
Personal Growth ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Living Together ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
Self Acceptance ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study was" Examine the relationship between gender and psychological well-being" (Self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery and personal growth) among married men and women in Isfahan.The research sample included men and women who have been living together for 5 to 10 years.For this purpose, the sample consisted of 231 couples based on a multi-stage sampling selected and studied.The research method was descriptive, causal-comparative. Research tools was Psychological well-being questionnaire Reef (2009).The results showed that there was significant difference between men and women in positive relations with others, environmental mastery and personal growth (p≤0.01) . But there was no significant relationship in self-acceptance and Autonomy.

scholarly journals Psychological well-being of ex-drug addicted counselee in post-rehabilitation education

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Rudi Haryadi ◽  
Eka Sri Handayani ◽  
Sri Ayatina Hayati
Keyword(s):  
Substance Abuse ◽  
Drug Abuse ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Substance Abuse Treatment ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
Self Acceptance ◽  
Abuse Treatment

This study aims to analyze the level of psychological well-being of ex-drug addicted counselee in post-rehabilitation education. The study was conducted in 2 communities of post-rehabilitation education providers in Semarang city. The level of psychological well-being of 40 respondents was measured by filling in the 18-item psychological well-being scale developed by Ryff (r = 0.83; v = 0.97). Measurement includes indicators: (1) self-acceptance; (2) positive relationships with others; (3) autonomy; (4) environmental mastery; (5) purpose in life; and (6) personal growth. Hypothesis test results indicate that the level of psychological well-being of ex-drug addicted counselee in post-rehabilitation education is significantly greater or equal to 80 (t = 49,140; sig = 0,000). 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Prospek Konseling Komunitas bagi Individu Eks-Pecandu Narkoba (Studi Pada Lembaga Pasca-Rehabilitasi Narkoba Di Kota Semarang). Konseli (Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling), 5(1), 73 - 84.Ibrahim, F., & Kumar, N. (2009). Factors Effecting Drug Relapse in Malaysia: An Empirical Evidence. Asian Social Science, 5(12), 37-44.Lindfors, P., Berntsson, L., & Lundberg, U. (2007). Total workload as related to psychological well-being and symptoms in full-time employed female and male white-collar workers. International Journal of Behavior and Medicine, 13, 131-137.Martin, R. A., MacKinnon, S., Johnson, J., & Rohsenow, D. J. (2011). Purpose in life predicts treatment outcome among adult cocaine abusers in treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 40, 183–188.Ryff, C. D. (2014). Psychological Well-Being Revisited: Advanced in the Science and Practice of Eudaimonia. Psychoterapy and Psychosmoatics, 83, 10-28.Ryff, C. D., Love, G. D., Miyamoto, Y., Markus, H. R., Curhan, K. B., Kitayama, S., . . . Karasawa, M. (2014). Culture and the promotion of well-being in East and West: Understanding varieties of attunement to the surrounding context. In G. A. Fava, & C. Ruini, Increasing psychological well-being in clinical and education settings: Interventions and cultural contexts (Vol. 8th, pp. 1-19). New York: Springer.Schaefer, S. M., Boylan, J. M., Reekum, C. M., Lapate, R. C., Norris, C. J., Ryff, C. D., & Davidson, R. J. (2013). Purpose in Life Predicts Better Emotional Recovery for Negative Stimuli. Plos ONE, 8(11), 1-9.Schwartz, R. P., Kelly, S. M., O’Grady, K. E., Mitchell, S. G., Peterson, J. A., Reisinger, H. S., . . . Brown, B. S. (2008). Attitudes toward buprenorphine and methadone among opioid-dependent individuals. American Journal of Addicton, 17, 396–401.Seligman, M. E. (2010). Flourish: Positive Psychology and Positive Intervention. Michigan: University of Michigan.Sharma, A. K., Upadhyaya, S. K., Bansal, P., Nijhawan, M., & Sharma, D. (2012). 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An Investigation on the Mediating Role of Coping Strategies on Locus of Control - Wellbeing Relationship

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 156-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arunachalam Thiruchelvi ◽  
Mangatvadakkeveetil V. Supriya
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Model Fit ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Relationship

The relationship among coping strategies, locus of control, and workplace wellbeing is examined. The model hypothesizes that coping strategies mediate the relationship between locus of control and work place well being. To test the model, data was collected from 154 software professionals using separate tools to assess coping strategies, locus of control and work place wellbeing. Model fit for the collected data was examined using structural equation modeling technique with the help of AMOS. Results support the view that coping strategies mediate the relationship between locus of control and work place wellbeing. While the path between locus of control and wellbeing is significant, the path between coping distraction and wellbeing is not significant.

scholarly journals Kesejahteraan Psikologis Perempuan Anggota PKK

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-103
Author(s):  
Josephine Ondja ◽  
Olivia Hadiwirawan
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
Self Acceptance ◽  
Two Phases

PKK (Empowerment and Family) is one of organization in Indonesia that aim to increase community’s welfare through empowering women in community. This study was intended to describe psychological well-being of women who volunteered in PKK. This study used mixed methods sequential explanatory strategy, consisted of two phases, quantitative followed by qualitative. Quantitative data were collected from 78 women members of PKK in Tanjung Duren Utara Sub-District, Jakarta by using modified Ryff’s Short Version Scale of Psychological Well-being. The result from quantitative analysis was categorized and showed psychological well-being of member PKK are high category for autonomy, self- acceptance, purpose in life, positive relations with others, and personal growth dimension; moderate category for environmental mastery dimension. Three women who have high score categorization in purpose in life and self-acceptance dimension were selected and interviewed to describe the psychological well being. In qualitative analysis, the major themes emerged for purpose in life dimension was women devoted their life for family and society. Themes emerged for self-acceptance dimension was women who sincere (ikhlas) in doing their role in community. PKK could emerge as a vessel for women to achieve and maintain their psychological well being.

scholarly journals Uji Validitas Konstruk Psychological Well-Being Scale Dengan Metode Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-32
Author(s):  
Fikri Mubarok ◽  
Miftahuddin Miftahuddin
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
Self Acceptance

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk  menguji validitas konstruk dari psychological well-being scale.  Dalam  penelitian  ini peneliti  menguji enam  dimensi  psychological well-being  dari  Ryff (1989)  yaitu, self-acceptance, positive relation with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, dan personal growth dengan jumlah 42 item. Subjek penelitian adalah perawat  pada salah satu Rumah Sakit di Jakarta Cempaka Putih  yang  terdiri  dari 171 orang.  Metode  analisis  data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) dengan bantuan software  lisrel  8.70.  Berdasarkan  perhitungan  dengan  metode  CFA  dapat  disimpulkan  bahwa semua dimensi memerlukan modifikasi model pengukuran untuk memperoleh nilai fit. The purpose of this study is to examine construct validity from psychological well-being scale. In this study researchers tested six dimensions of psychological well-being from Ryff (1989), namely, self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life, and personal growth with a total of 42 items. The research subjects were nurses at one of the hospitals in Jakarta Cempaka Putih consisting of 171 people. The data analysis method used in this study is confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) with the help of lisrel 8.70 software. Based on calculations using the CFA method it can be concluded that all dimensions require modification of the measurement model to obtain a fit value.

scholarly journals Uji Validitas Konstruk Pada Instrumen Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale Dengan Metode Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-14
Author(s):  
Merlyna Revelia
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Purpose In Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Boarding Schools ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Environmental Mastery ◽  
Self Acceptance

Psychological well-being merupakan kondisi mampunya seseorang mengeluarkan potensi penuh yang dimiliki dalam menjalani tantangan eksistensial kehidupan yang berlangsung lama. Individu demikian akan memfokuskan untuk pengembangan diri sepanjang umur atau dengan kata lain, ia merupakan pembelajar seumur hidup. Menurut Ryff dan Keyes (1995), psychological well-being meliputi enam dimensi, yaitu self-acceptance, positive relation with others, autonomy, purpose in life, personal growth, dan environmental mastery. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji validitas konstruk  instrumen tersebut. Data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari santri pondok pesantren yang sedang menetap di pondok pesantren berjumlah 159 orang. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengujinya adalah confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) menggunakan software LISREL 8.70. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bawa seluruh item yang berjumlah 43 item bersifat unidimensional. Artinya seluruh item hanya mengukur satu faktor saja sehingga model satu faktor yang diteorikan oleh dapat diterima. Psychological well-being is a condition that enables a person to release his full potential in undergoing a life-long existential challenge. Such an individual will focus on lifelong self-development or in other words, he is a lifelong learner. According to Ryff and Keyes (1995), psychological well-being includes six dimensions, namely self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, purpose in life, personal growth, and environmental mastery. This study aims to examine the construct validity of the instrument. The data in this study were obtained from santri boarding schools that were settled in Islamic boarding schools totaling 159 people. The method used to test it is confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) using LISREL 8.70 software. The results of this study show that all items totaling 43 items are unidimensional. This means that all items only measure one factor so that the one factor model is theorized by acceptable.

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

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.

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

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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