2021
DOI: 10.1177/0033294121991828
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Extroversion and Subjective Well-Being Among Korean University Students: The Moderating Role of Attachment

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to test the moderating effects of adult attachment in the association between extroversion and subjective well-being in Korea. A total of 334 students recruited from four universities in Korea completed self-reported questionnaires regarding extroversion, attachment, and subjective well-being. The results showed that the innate extroverted orientation of university students affected positive emotions only when the level of attachment avoidance was low. In contrast, although univer… Show more

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“…Moreover, attachment can be influenced by environmental factors [ 50 ], and it is possible to create a sense of security by priming [ 51 ]. A leader perceived as a secure attachment figure might also help foster other positive aspects of an employee’s life, such as a sense of meaning [ 52 ], an experience of positive emotions [ 53 ], and resilience [ 54 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Moreover, attachment can be influenced by environmental factors [ 50 ], and it is possible to create a sense of security by priming [ 51 ]. A leader perceived as a secure attachment figure might also help foster other positive aspects of an employee’s life, such as a sense of meaning [ 52 ], an experience of positive emotions [ 53 ], and resilience [ 54 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A significant positive correlation was also found between extroversion and secure attachment. The construction of secure intimate relationships may require individuals to maintain an openness and extroversion ( Green-Hennessy and Reis, 1998 ; Kwon and Choi, 2022 ). A strong connection may exist between attachment and personality, particularly when integrating one’s internal emotional attitude and interpersonal beliefs into the external environment.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%