Couple Similarity on Personality, Moral Identity and Spirituality Predict Life Satisfaction of Spouses and Their Offspring

Wu, Rui; Liu, Zhen; Guo, Qingke; Cai, Minghang; Zhou, Jing

doi:10.1007/s10902-019-00108-8

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“…After that they were asked to indicate their opinions about ten items on a 5 points Likert-type scale (1 = "strongly disagree," and 5 = "strongly agree"). The SMIQ exhibited good psychometric characteristics in Chinese context [40]. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients of internalization, symbolization in current research are .81 and .67, respectively.…”

Section: Moral Identitymentioning

confidence: 55%

Moral Identity and Subjective Well-being: The Mediating Role of Identity Commitment Quality

Cui

Mao

Shen

et al. 2021

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Moral identity can promote people’s well-being, but existing research has paid little attention to the mechanism of the link between the two. The current study proposed that the eudaimonic identity function is a critical mechanism that links moral identity and well-being. Specifically, the quality of identity commitment mediates the link between subjective well-being and the two dimensions of moral identity, namely, internalization and symbolization. We examined these hypotheses in 419 participants, who completed the Self-importance of Moral Identity Questionnaire, Satisfaction with Life Scale, Scale of Positive and Negative Experience, and Questionnaire for Eudaimonic Well-being. Results from the obtained data confirmed our hypotheses: There is a significant correlation between moral identity and subjective well-being. Both the internalization and symbolization dimensions of moral identity promote subjective well-being through the mediating role of identity commitment quality. We discussed these findings with respect to implications and proposed research suggestions for future studies.

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Section: Moral Identitymentioning

confidence: 55%

Moral Identity and Subjective Well-being: The Mediating Role of Identity Commitment Quality

Cui

Mao

Shen

et al. 2021

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“…This is in line with the results of some research studies that have demonstrated that spirituality actions are directly related to the response to life satisfaction ( Lee, 2011 ; Zadworna-Cieślak, 2020 ). Furthermore, previous studies ( Wu et al., 2020 ), have pointed out that the positive practice of spirituality will bring about positive responses to life satisfaction, which implies a connection between these two factors ( Koening, 2004 ; Maier and Surzykiewicz, 2020 ).…”

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Spirituality and religiousness as predictors of life satisfaction among Peruvian citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic

Esteban¹,

Chaparro²,

Mamani-Benito³

et al. 2021

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The objective of this study was to determine if religiousness and spirituality predict life satisfaction among Peruvian citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a non-experimental, predictive and cross-sectional study with a sample of 734 people of both sexes (39.5% males and 60.5% females) between 17-75 years of age (M ¼ 32.05). To measure the variables, the Brief Multidimensional Measure of Religiousness/Spirituality (BMMRS) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) were used. A multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the variables that best predict life satisfaction, finding that the spirituality variable explains 10.7 % of the total variance of the life satisfaction variable. In summary, a positive and significant correlation between spirituality and life satisfaction is identified (r ¼ .328, p < .01).

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“…Such validation can enhance feelings of intimacy between partners (Reis & Shaver, 1988), which in turn may underpin the finding that similarity in empathic social abilities predicts relationship satisfaction (Kimmes et al, 2014;Smith et al, 2008). Additionally, couple similarity in general may be of benefit at the emotional level, as it is associated with relatively high life satisfaction both of parents and their children (Wu et al, 2020;though cf. Godoy et al, 2008).…”

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“…However, despite the strength of within-couple correlations observed for demographic variables (Blossfeld & Timm, 2003), this resemblance appears not to account for similarity across other characteristics. For example, AM has been reported to occur within a range of populations that are relatively demographically homogenous (e.g., Burgess & Wallin, 1943;Godoy et al, 2008;Kardum et al, 2017;Luo, 2009;Luo & Klohnen, 2005;Richards et al, 2020;Tognetti et al, 2014;Wu et al, 2020). AM could arise through convergence, i.e., couples may grow alike over time due to their interactive experiences and shared environment.…”

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confidence: 99%

Evidence of assortative mating for Theory of Mind via facial expressions but not language

Jackson¹,

Galvin²,

Warrier³

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Assortative mating (AM) is a phenomenon in which romantic partners typically resemble each other at a level greater than chance. There is converging evidence that social behaviours are subject to AM, though less is known regarding social cognition. Social functioning requires the ability to identify and understand the mental states of others, i.e., Theory of Mind (ToM). The present study recruited a sample of 102 heterosexual couples via an online survey to test if ToM as measured using facial expressions (Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test) or language (Stiller-Dunbar Stories Task) is associated with AM. Results showed existence of AM for ToM via facial expressions, though no such effect for ToM via language. AM for ToM via facial expressions was not moderated by length of relationship nor by partner similarity in age, educational attainment, or religiosity, all variables relevant to social stratification. This suggests AM for ToM via facial expressions is better explained by partners being alike at the start of their relationship (initial assortment) rather than becoming similar through sustained social interaction (convergence), and by people seeking out partners that are like themselves (active assortment) rather than simply pairing with those from similar demographic backgrounds (social homogamy).

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Couple Similarity on Personality, Moral Identity and Spirituality Predict Life Satisfaction of Spouses and Their Offspring

Cited by 19 publications

References 61 publications

Moral Identity and Subjective Well-being: The Mediating Role of Identity Commitment Quality

Moral Identity and Subjective Well-being: The Mediating Role of Identity Commitment Quality

Spirituality and religiousness as predictors of life satisfaction among Peruvian citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic

Evidence of assortative mating for Theory of Mind via facial expressions but not language

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