Examining the structure of subjective well-being through meta-analysis of the associations among positive affect, negative affect, and life satisfaction

Busseri, Michael A.

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2017.10.003

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“…To our knowledge, no previous studies have investigated the combination of all the proposed resources and outcomes in people 65 years old and older. In addition, we assessed SWB with a global happiness indicator, and positive and negative affect (i.e., HB) and LS as its contributors, on the basis of the tripartite model of SWB [ 10 ] and the suggestions made by other researchers [ 56 ], allowing the modeling of the shared variance among the components as reflected in the latent SWB factor as well as the unique variances of each component, independent of the latent factor. Since HB and LS are different but related constructs and may have different causes and correlates [ 57 ], we decided to include both factors in the analyses to examine the specific interplay between the predictor psychosocial variables and these dimensions and, thus, happiness.…”

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Psychosocial Resources for Hedonic Balance, Life Satisfaction and Happiness in the Elderly: A Path Analysis

Lara

Vázquez

Ogallar

et al. 2020

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We explored possible paths from physical and mental health-related quality of life, self-efficacy, optimism, and social support to happiness in older adults, considering hedonic balance and life satisfaction as mediators. A total of 154 Spanish male and female (50%) older adults (65–96 years old, M = 77.44, SD = 8.03; 64% noninstitutionalized elderly) voluntarily participated in this correlational, cross-sectional study. The participants completed self-reports on their perceived health status, self-efficacy, social support, optimism, and global subjective well-being (SWB) as well as its dimensions. Path analysis was used to examine direct and indirect relationships. The final model had an excellent fit with the data (χ2(10) = 11.837, p = 0.296, χ2/df = 1.184; SRMR = 0.050, CFI = 0.994, RMSEA = 0.035), revealing the unique causal effects of all the included predictors on happiness. With the exception of self-efficacy, the psychosocial resources predicted older adults’ current happiness, and this relationship was fully mediated by hedonic balance and life satisfaction, which were found to be putative intermediary factors for SWB. Self-efficacy in turn predicted the remaining psychosocial resources. Our findings extend the existing evidence on the influences of health-related quality of life, self-efficacy, optimism, and social support on SWB. Furthermore, they support the proposal of hedonic balance and life satisfaction as dimensions of SWB, thus supporting the tripartite hierarchical model of happiness. These results may inform future interventions seeking to improve happiness in late adulthood.

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Psychosocial Resources for Hedonic Balance, Life Satisfaction and Happiness in the Elderly: A Path Analysis

Lara

Vázquez

Ogallar

et al. 2020

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“…La satisfacción con la vida se defi ne como la evaluación global de una persona hacia su calidad de vida, tomando como criterio de comparación circunstancias estándares que son valiosas para cada individuo (Diener, Emmons, Larsen y Griffi n, 1985). Los metaanálisis realizados hasta el momento han demostrado que la satisfacción con la vida está relacionada con la heredabilidad (Bartels, 2015), las emociones positivas (Busseri, 2018), la inteligencia emocional (Sánchez, Extremera y Fernández, 2016), la resiliencia (Hu, Zhang y Wang, 2015) y la búsqueda exitosa de metas (Klug y Maier, 2015). También se ha identifi cado una relación signifi cativa con un mejor estado de salud física (Ngamaba, Panagioti y Armitage, 2017) y una capacidad predictiva de una mejor recuperación y supervivencia en pacientes en condición de enfermedad (Lamers, Bolier, Westerhof, Smit y Bohlmeijer, 2012).…”

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Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida en población ecuatoriana adulta

Arias¹,

García²

2018

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Objetivo. Analizar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida (SWLS, por sus siglas en inglés) en población ecuatoriana adulta. Método. Se realizó un análisis factorial confi rmatorio en el que participaron 756 ecuatorianos adultos. Resultados. Al igual que en la escala original, el análisis de esta investigación mostró un alto ajuste en el modelo con un solo factor. Si bien los hombres presentaron mayores niveles de satisfacción con la vida que las mujeres, el análisis de invarianza evidenció que la estructura factorial de la escala es equivalente en ambos sexos, lo que permite su comparación. En el análisis de confi abilidad, la SWLS presentó adecuada consistencia interna (α = 0.81). Conclusión. La SWLS es una herramienta útil para el estudio de la satisfacción con la vida en población adulta ecuatoriana.

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“…Los resultados de este trabajo indican que el modelo propuesto por Diener (1985) tiene mayor respaldo que el bifactor, lo que brinda evidencia sobre la multidimensionalidad del BS, diferenciando los aspectos afectivos y cognitivos, coincidiendo a su vez con el estudio meta-analítico revisado (Busseri, 2018). En suma, los resultados del presente trabajo apoyan la concepción multidimensional del BS.…”

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“…Sin embargo, al realizar esos análisis, el autor no utilizó los índices complementarios que podrían dar información sustancial sobre el valor explicativo de los factores analizados (específicos y FG) sobre los ítems. Asimismo, un metaanálisis reciente sobre las relaciones entre los componentes del BS indica que estos poseen varianza relevante independiente del FG (Busseri, 2018).…”

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Estructura del bienestar subjetivo mediante análisis bifactor: ¿Unidimensional o multidimensional?

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RESUMENEn la presente investigación se analizó la estructura del bienestar subjetivo (BS) propuesto por Diener (1985) aplicando un modelo bifactor. Participaron 281 estudiantes cordobeses (61.2% mujeres; M edad =21.7) que fueron evaluados con la Satisfaction with Life Scale y la Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, siendo la primera una medida de satisfacción con la vida (SV) y la segunda, de afecto positivo (AP) y negativo (AN). Fue realizado el análisis factorial confirmatorio con el fin de evaluar dos modelos: oblicuo (AP, AN, y SV) y bifactor, con un factor general (FG) que representan el BS, y tres específicos. El modelo bifactor tuvo mejor ajuste, aunque los resultados obtenidos (e.g., ω h ) indican que el FG sólo explica el 15,9% de la variabilidad de las puntuaciones. Por eso, el modelo propuesto por Diener (1985) tiene mayor respaldo, demostrando evidencia sobre la multidimensionalidad del BS al diferenciar aspectos afectivos y cognitivos.Palabras clave: bienestar subjetivo; satisfacción con la vida; afecto; modelo bifactor. RESUMO -Estrutura doBem-Estar Subjetivo Mediante Análise Bifator: Unidimensional ou Multidimensional? Na presente pesquisa, foi analisada a estrutura do Bem-Estar Subjetivo (BS) proposto por Diener (1985), aplicando um modelo bifatorial. Participaram 281 estudantes cordobeses (61,2% mulheres, M ida =21,7), que foram avaliadas com a Satisfaction with Life Scale e a Positive and Negative Affect Schedule, sendo a primeira a medida de satisfação com a vida (SV) e a segunda, de afeto positivo (AP) e negativo (AN). Foi executada a análise fatorial confirmatória para avaliar dois modelos: oblíquo (AP, AN, y SV) e bi-fatorial, com um fator geral (FG) que representa BS, e três específicos. O modelo bi-fatorial teve melhor ajuste, embora os resultados obtidos (por exemplo, ω h ) indicaram que o FG só explica o 15,9% da variabilidade dos scores. Por isso, o modelo proposto por Diener (1985) tem maior respaldo, o que fornece evidência sobre a multidimensionalidade do BS ao diferenciar afetivos e cognitivos. Palavras-chave: bem-estar subjetivo; satisfação com a vida; afeto; modelo bifactor. ABSTRACT -Subjective Well-Being, Unidimensional or Multidimensional? Bi-Factor Analysis in a Sample of College StudentsIn the present study the subjective well-being structure (WB) proposed by Diener (1985) was analyzed through application of a bifactor model. A total of 281 students from Córdoba, Argentina, 61.2% women, M age =21.7, participated in the study, and were evaluated with Satisfaction with Life Scale (LS), and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PA and NA, respectively). Confirmatory factor analysis was performed to evaluate two models: oblique (PA, NA and LS) and bi-factor with a general factor (GF) representing WB, and three specific ones. The bi-factor model had a better fit, although results obtained (e.g., ω h ) indicate that GF only accounts for 15.9% of the variability of scores. For this reason, the model proposed by Diener (1985) has more support, which shows evidence on the multi...

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Examining the structure of subjective well-being through meta-analysis of the associations among positive affect, negative affect, and life satisfaction

Cited by 157 publications

References 23 publications

Psychosocial Resources for Hedonic Balance, Life Satisfaction and Happiness in the Elderly: A Path Analysis

Psychosocial Resources for Hedonic Balance, Life Satisfaction and Happiness in the Elderly: A Path Analysis

Propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Satisfacción con la Vida en población ecuatoriana adulta

Estructura del bienestar subjetivo mediante análisis bifactor: ¿Unidimensional o multidimensional?

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