Keyes's model of mental health with personal growth initiative as a parsimonious predictor.

Robitschek, Christine; Keyes, Corey L. M.

doi:10.1037/a0013954

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“…Personal growth initiative is defined as ''intentional involvement in changing and developing as a person'' (Robitschek and Keyes 2009, p. 322); that is, a person's intentional involvement in the process of personal growth. Personal growth initiative has been found to be a strong predictor of various aspects of well-being, including life satisfaction Robitschek and Keyes 2009).…”

Section: Predictive Validitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Fragility of Happiness Beliefs Across 15 National Groups

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The belief that happiness is fragile-that it is fleeting and may easily turn into less favourable states-is common across individuals and cultures. However, not much is known about this belief domain and its structure and correlates. In the present study, we use multigroup confirmatory factor analysis and multilevel modelling to investigate the measurement invariance, cross-level isomorphism, predictive validity, and nomological network of the fragility of happiness scale across 15 nations. The results show that this scale has good statistical properties at both individual and cultural levels, and is associated with relevant psycho-social concepts in expected directions. The importance of the results, limitations, and potential directions for future research are discussed.The contribution of authors other than the corresponding author was equal and thus the second to last names are ordered alphabetically.Happiness is like trying to hold water in your hands. Michelangelo Antonioni. Happiness is like a butterfly which appears and delights us for one brief moment.

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Section: Predictive Validitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Fragility of Happiness Beliefs Across 15 National Groups

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“…In the previous research, College students' mental health was mostly measured by negative mental health scale, such as SCL-90 [12]. However previous studies on the connotative structure of mental health showed that the mental health includes positive and negative two important aspects, not only is the absence of mental illness, or the high-level subject well-being, but also is a complete state by combining the two, namely compete mental health [13]- [15]. From this perspective, the present study proposes to explore the relationship between psychological suzhi and the mental health indicators of positive and negative, and to investigate the influence of the factors on psychological suzhi to mental health, screen some factors which have greater influence on mental health, provide the basis for enhancing the pertinence of mental health education.…”

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confidence: 99%

The Relationship between Psychological Suzhi and Mental Health among Chinese College Students

Wang¹,

Zhang²,

Zhang³

2016

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Object: To explore the relationship between psychological suzhi and mental health among Chinese college students, and to gain psychological suzhi factors that are predictors for mental health. Method: By using stratified sampling method, an investigation was conducted among 734 subjects. They were assessed with the College Student Psychological Suzhi Scale (CSPS, including 3 subscales, 28 factors) and General Health Questionnaire-20 item (GHQ-20, including 3 subscales). Results: 1) Psychological suzhi score for Chinese college students had negative correlation with the score of GHQ-20, GHQ-depression and GHQ-anxiety (p < 0.001), and positive correlation with the score of GHQ-self-affirmation (p < 0.001); 2) Psychological suzhi score for Chinese college students was predictor of the score for GHQ-20 and its subscales namely GHQ-self-affirmation, GHQ-depression, and GHQ-anxiety (β = −0.448, 0.439, −0.262, −0.259, p < 0.001); the variance explained by the score of GHQ-20 and its subscales were 19.9%, 19.1%, 6.7%, 6.5%; 3) There were 12 psychological suzhi factors that were predictors for GHQ-self-affirmation which was known as the positive indicator of mental health (p < 0.05); 11 psychological suzhi factors were predictors for GHQ-depression and GHQ-anxiety which was known as the negative indicator of mental health (p < 0.05). Conclusion: There exists a correlation between psychological suzhi and mental health, particularly in positive mental health. Indeed, the psychological suzhi factors are able to enhance the pertinence of mental health education.

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“…Furthermore, the findings of Robitschek and Keyes (2009) revealed that college students who are engaging in more intentional self-improvement (i.e., have relatively high levels of PGI), in comparison with their low-PGI peers, accept themselves more, have better relationships with others, see more purpose in life, perceive more control and mastery over their environment, and have a greater sense of autonomy or self-direction regarding their lives and daily choices. PGI has been defined as the degree to which individuals perceive themselves as being actively engaged in the change and growth process (Robitschek, 1998).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Similarly, they have a greater feeling of connection to their community, more understanding of the social world around them, a greater sense of contributing to their communities, a forward-looking perspective on society, and a generally favourable view of the people in their world. They also report feeling happier, having greater life satisfaction, and overall, having more positive feelings (Robitschek & Keyes, 2009). …”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%