Abstract
A theoretical model of psychological well-being that encompasses 6 distinct dimensions of wellness (Autonomy, Environmental Mastery, Personal Growth, Positive Relations with Others, Purpose in Life, Self-Acceptance) was tested with data from a nationally representative sample of adults (N = 1,108), aged 25 and older, who participated in telephone interviews. Confirmatory factor analyses provided support for the proposed 6-factor model, with a single second-order super factor. The model was superior in fit over single-factor and other artifactual models. Age and sex differences on the various well-being dimensions replicated prior findings. Comparisons with other frequently used indicators (positive and negative affect, life satisfaction) demonstrated that the latter neglect key aspects of positive functioning emphasized in theories of health and well-being.
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PsychologyAutonomyConfirmatory factor analysisSocial psychologyNeglectLife satisfactionStructural equation modelingPsychological well-beingAffect (linguistics)Developmental psychologyWell-beingPsychotherapist
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- 69
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- 4
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- 719-727
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Carol D. Ryff,
Corey L. M. Keyes
(1995).
The structure of psychological well-being revisited..
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
, 69
(4)
, 719-727.
https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-3514.69.4.719
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- 10.1037//0022-3514.69.4.719