Within- and Between-Person Effects of Savoring Ability and Well-Being in Older Adults: A Longitudinal Study

IF 3.1 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-12-18 DOI:10.1007/s10902-024-00845-5

Jacquelyn E. Stephens, Laurel Mertz, Jennifer L. Smith

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Abstract

Well-being in older adults is an important concern as the aging population grows, as is identifying modifiable factors that contribute to well-being over time. The ability to savor the moment (i.e., to notice and upregulate one’s emotional response to positive events) has been linked to greater well-being; however, few studies have examined these relationships longitudinally or in older adults. The current study examined inter- and intra-individual associations between trait savoring ability, life satisfaction, and depressive symptoms in older adults. 4491 older adults (M_age = 82.10, SD = 6.23) completed at least two out of four annual surveys. Multilevel modeling was employed to account for within- and between-person differences in associations between savoring and well-being, as well as the role of savoring in moderating trajectories of well-being over time. Covariates included age, gender, health, and stress. Savoring ability was associated with greater well-being, both within- and between-individuals. Individuals with higher savoring ability experienced attenuated declines in well-being over time. Savoring, or noticing and amplifying positive experiences, is a malleable ability that is associated with improved well-being, both on average and within-person. Higher trait savoring ability may also protect against declines in well-being associated with greater age. We discuss implications for savoring interventions in older adults.

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老年人品味能力和幸福感的人内和人际效应：纵向研究

随着老龄化人口的增长，老年人的健康状况是一个重要的问题，随着时间的推移，确定有助于健康的可改变因素也是一个重要问题。品味当下的能力（即注意到积极事件并上调自己的情绪反应）与更大的幸福感有关；然而，很少有研究对这些关系进行纵向或老年人的调查。目前的研究考察了老年人特征品味能力、生活满意度和抑郁症状之间的个体间和个体内的联系。4491名老年人（Mage = 82.10, SD = 6.23）完成了四次年度调查中的至少两次。多层模型被用来解释品尝和幸福之间的关联的内部和人与人之间的差异，以及随着时间的推移，品尝在调节幸福轨迹中的作用。协变量包括年龄、性别、健康状况和压力。品味能力与更大的幸福感相关，无论是个人内部还是个人之间。随着时间的推移，品味能力较强的人幸福感下降的幅度较小。品味，或注意并放大积极的经历，是一种可塑的能力，与提高幸福感有关，无论是在平均水平上还是在个人身上。更高的特质品味能力也可以防止随着年龄的增长而导致的幸福感下降。我们讨论了老年人品味干预的含义。

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Journal of Happiness Studies Multiple-

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8.60

自引率

6.50%

发文量

110

期刊介绍： The international peer-reviewed Journal of Happiness Studies is devoted to theoretical and applied advancements in all areas of well-being research. It covers topics referring to both the hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives characterizing well-being studies. The former includes the investigation of cognitive dimensions such as satisfaction with life, and positive affect and emotions. The latter includes the study of constructs and processes related to optimal psychological functioning, such as meaning and purpose in life, character strengths, personal growth, resilience, optimism, hope, and self-determination. In addition to contributions on appraisal of life-as-a-whole, the journal accepts papers investigating these topics in relation to specific domains, such as family, education, physical and mental health, and work. The journal welcomes high-quality theoretical and empirical submissions in the fields of economics, psychology and sociology, as well as contributions from researchers in the domains of education, medicine, philosophy and other related fields. The Journal of Happiness Studies provides a forum for three main areas in happiness research: 1) theoretical conceptualizations of well-being, happiness and the good life; 2) empirical investigation of well-being and happiness in different populations, contexts and cultures; 3) methodological advancements and development of new assessment instruments. The journal addresses the conceptualization, operationalization and measurement of happiness and well-being dimensions, as well as the individual, socio-economic and cultural factors that may interact with them as determinants or outcomes. Central Questions include, but are not limited to: Conceptualization: What meanings are denoted by terms like happiness and well-being? How do these fit in with broader conceptions of the good life? Operationalization and Measurement: Which methods can be used to assess how people feel about life? How to operationalize a new construct or an understudied dimension in the well-being domain? What are the best measures for investigating specific well-being related constructs and dimensions? Prevalence and causality Do individuals belonging to different populations and cultures vary in their well-being ratings? How does individual well-being relate to social and economic phenomena (characteristics, circumstances, behavior, events, and policies)? What are the personal, social and economic determinants and causes of individual well-being dimensions? Evaluation: What are the consequences of well-being for individual development and socio-economic progress? Are individual happiness and well-being worthwhile goals for governments and policy makers? Does well-being represent a useful parameter to orient planning in physical and mental healthcare, and in public health? Interdisciplinary studies: How has the study of happiness developed within and across disciplines? Can we link philosophical thought and empirical research? What are the biological correlates of well-being dimensions?