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Inter- and Intraindividual Relations Between Agentic, Communal Self-Enhancement and Hedonic, Eudaimonic Well-Being:
Jiangyong Li1, Huaiyuan Qi1, Huiqing Huang2
1School of Psychology, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Behavior and Cognitive Neuroscience, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, China.
Introduction:
Researchers seldom consider the interplay between self-enhancement (SE) and well-being at both inter- and intraindividual levels. Previous studies have primarily focused on agentic SE and hedonic well-being, often neglecting communal SE and eudaimonic well-being. This study aims to address these gaps by examining the reciprocal relationship between both agentic and communal SE and both hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Self-esteem is identified as a potential mediator in these relationships at both inter- and intraindividual levels.
Method:
Using experience sampling, 172 participants (Mage = 24.25, 75% female) responded to smartphone prompts four times daily for 10 days, yielding 5925 observations. Data were analyzed with Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling.
Results:
At the intraindividual level, stronger SE predicted increased hedonic and eudaimonic well-being within a short period (about 4 h). This enhanced well-being, in turn, was related to stronger SE, creating a positive feedback loop. At the interindividual level, higher agentic and communal SE correlated with greater well-being. Self-esteem mediated the reciprocal associations between SE and well-being at both levels.
Conclusion:
These findings offer new insights into the dynamics of SE and well-being, supporting the positive link between SE and well-being in everyday life, emphasizing the mediating role of self-esteem across different analysis levels.
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