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Rosario J Marrero1, Mar Rey1, Juan Andrés Hernández-Cabrera1
1Universidad de la Laguna(Spain).
The Spanish Journal of Psychology
|November 23, 2016
Summary
Personality facets significantly predict psychological well-being (PWB) and subjective well-being (SWB). Specific traits like depression and positive emotions are key for both, with some facets showing gender-specific importance.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Personality Psychology
- Well-being Research
Background:
- Understanding the psychological underpinnings of well-being is crucial.
- The Five-Factor Model (FFM) provides a framework for personality traits.
- Distinguishing between eudaimonic (psychological well-being, PWB) and hedonic (subjective well-being, SWB) is important for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the relative importance of FFM personality facets in predicting PWB and SWB.
- To identify common and unique personality predictors for both types of well-being.
- To explore potential gender differences in the relationship between personality facets and well-being.
Main Methods:
- Dominance analyses were employed to assess the relative importance of personality facets.
- 1,403 adult residents of Spain participated in the study.
- Statistical variance explained was calculated for PWB and SWB based on FFM facets.
Main Results:
- FFM facets explained a substantial portion of variance in PWB (36-55%) and SWB (25%).
- Facets such as depression, vulnerability, positive emotions, and achievement striving were significant predictors for both PWB and SWB.
- Gender-specific differences were observed, with certain facets having greater relative importance for men's or women's well-being.
Conclusions:
- Personality facets are significant determinants of both psychological and subjective well-being.
- The relative importance of specific personality facets varies between PWB and SWB, and between genders.
- This research highlights the nuanced relationship between personality and well-being, offering insights for tailored psychological support.
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