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Independent self-construal, self-reflection, and self-rumination : a path model for predicting happiness
journal contribution
posted on 2017-12-06, 00:00 authored by Irina ElliottIrina Elliott, Suzanne CokerSuzanne CokerA construal theory of happiness emphasises the mediating impact of cognitive and motivational processes on the individual’s perceptions of their happiness. This study investigated a path model with the two cognitive variables, self-reflection and self-ruminationas mediating factors between an independent self-construal and subjective happiness. One hundred and twenty three participants completed a questionnaire designed to measure subjective happiness, independent self-construal, self-reflection,and self-rumination. Individuals’ propensity to self-reflect and self-ruminate was not found to be affected by an independent self-construal. A higher independent self-construal was associated with greater happiness. The results also indicated that self-reflection has the potential to both increase and decrease (when mediated by self-rumination) subjective happiness. This study suggests that although meaningful self-reflection may be beneficial for individuals who do not enjoy high levels of happiness, the perils of self-reflection are that it may trigger self-rumination which has detrimental consequences for happiness.
Funding
Category 1 - Australian Competitive Grants (this includes ARC, NHMRC)
History
Volume
60Issue
3Start Page
127End Page
134Number of Pages
8ISSN
0004-9530Location
Parkville, AustraliaPublisher
Taylor & FrancisLanguage
en-ausPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
External Author Affiliations
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Health; Not affiliated to a Research Institute; Queensland Police Service;Era Eligible
- Yes