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Mattering Mediates Between Fairness and Well-being.
Michael P Scarpa1, Salvatore Di Martino2, Isaac Prilleltensky1
1School of Education and Human Development, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States.
Frontiers in Psychology
|December 3, 2021
Summary
Mattering, the feeling of being valued and adding value, fully mediates the link between fairness and well-being for most domains. This highlights mattering
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Fairness and well-being are fundamentally connected across individual, relational, and societal levels.
- Mattering involves feeling valued by and adding value to oneself and others.
- Previous research suggests links between mattering, fairness, and well-being outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To test the hypothesis that mattering mediates the relationship between fairness and well-being.
- To investigate the mediating role of mattering in the fairness-well-being connection.
Main Methods:
- Covariance-Based Structural Equation Modeling (CB-SEM) was employed.
- Multidimensional measures of fairness, mattering, and well-being were utilized.
- Latent Path Analysis was conducted on a sample of 1,051 U.S. adults.
Main Results:
- Mattering demonstrated a strong direct effect on well-being.
- Fairness exhibited a strong indirect effect on well-being, mediated by mattering.
- Mattering fully mediated the fairness-well-being relationship across most domains, excluding economic well-being.
Conclusions:
- Mattering is a crucial factor in understanding the link between fairness and well-being.
- Findings support the mediating role of mattering in psychological and social well-being.
- Emphasizing mattering offers avenues for future research and practical interventions.
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