The study of character strengths and life satisfaction: A comparison between affective-component and cognitive-component traits

IF 0.6 Q4 PSYCHOLOGY

Anuario de Psicologia Pub Date : 2018-09-01 DOI:10.1016/j.anpsic.2018.10.001

Ana Blasco-Belled , Carles Alsinet, Cristina Torrelles-Nadal, Agnès Ros-Morente

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Abstract

Character strengths have been found to be predictive of high levels of life satisfaction. The present study attempts to examine the relationship between these constructs but at a fine-grained level. To that end, we used the heart versus mind classification of character strengths (Peterson, 2006), scarcely examined in prior research, to test whether affective-component traits (heart strengths) are more linked to life satisfaction than cognitive-component traits (mind strengths). A sample of 419 undergraduate students completed the measures of character strengths and life satisfaction. Statistical analysis showed that affective-component traits were more predictive of life satisfaction than cognitive-component traits. These findings emphasize the need to devise strength-based interventions aimed at improving life satisfaction, specifically addressing heart character strengths. Implications of these findings for future research are discussed.

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性格优势与生活满意度的研究:情感成分特质与认知成分特质的比较

人们发现性格优势预示着高水平的生活满意度。目前的研究试图检查这些结构之间的关系，但在一个细粒度的水平。为此，我们使用了性格优势的心与心分类(Peterson, 2006)来测试情感成分特征(心优势)是否比认知成分特征(心优势)与生活满意度的关系更密切，这在之前的研究中几乎没有被检验过。以419名大学生为样本，完成了性格优势和生活满意度的测量。统计分析表明，情感成分特质比认知成分特质更能预测生活满意度。这些发现强调需要设计以力量为基础的干预措施，旨在提高生活满意度，特别是解决心脏性格优势。讨论了这些发现对未来研究的意义。

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0.80

自引率

40.00%

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期刊介绍： The Anuario de Psicología, one of Spain"s most important general psychology journals, is published by the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Barcelona. It appears three times a year. The Anuario combines continuity with the past with a strong commitment to the present and the future. The journal is broad-ranging, interdisciplinary, and innovative. The Anuario publishes research reports and applied studies in all fields of psychology. We also accept theorical, epistemological studies, organize dossiers on topical themes, and hold debates on controversial subjects deriving from a central article.