The science of flourishing in child and adolescent development: description, explanation and implications for prevention and promotion

Dorjee, Dusana; Roeser, Robert WIlliam

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“…These limitations inherent in self-regulation and mind-wandering underscore the need to consider virtue-oriented protective factors of psychological wellbeing to mitigate potential adverse impacts of self-regulation and mind-wandering on wellbeing of both oneself and others. Indeed, it has been suggested that self-regulation should be complemented by what is referred to as the Self-World Capacity, serving as an additional key determinant of wellbeing (Dorjee & Roeser, 2022). The Self-World Capacity is characterized by cognitive and affective processes encompassing a sense of connection with others and the world (including nature), as well as an inclination towards compassion and care in one's responses to others (Dorjee, 2021).…”

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Humanity-Oriented Trait as a Predictor of Psychological Wellbeing, Mind- Wandering, and Self-Regulation

Wang,

Dorjee

2024

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While many studies indicated that higher psychological wellbeing is associated with better self-regulation and lower mind-wandering, previous research mostly applied an individualistic self-centred perspective on these constructs. The present study proposed an ethically-grounded relational perspective on self-regulation and mind-wandering via postulation and examination of the humanity-oriented trait in relation to self-regulation and mind-wandering. Specifically, we investigated whether this trait could counter possible negative self-centred aspects of self-regulation, and whether the humanity-oriented trait could attenuate the negative (self-focus related) effects of mind-wandering, in predicting increased psychological wellbeing. Three hundred and eighty Chinese students filled out questionnaires on self-regulation, mind-wandering, humanity-oriented trait, and psychological wellbeing. We first validated the Chinese version of the Light Triad Scale (LTS-C) used in this study to measure the humanity-oriented trait. As expected, psychological wellbeing was positively correlated with self-regulation and negatively correlated with mind-wandering. Humanity-oriented trait, in combination with self-regulation, better predicted psychological wellbeing than self-regulation alone. Humanity-oriented trait also attenuated the negative effect of mind-wandering in predicting enhanced psychological wellbeing. These results provide the first empirical evidence indicating that the humanity-oriented trait needs to be cultivated alongside self-regulation to foster psychological wellbeing and lower mind-wandering.

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Section: Introducing the Humanity-oriented Dimension Of Self-regulationmentioning

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Humanity-Oriented Trait as a Predictor of Psychological Wellbeing, Mind- Wandering, and Self-Regulation

Wang,

Dorjee

2024

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A Qualitative Study on Adolescents’ Perceptions and Understandings of Flourishing in the Western Cape, South Africa

Witten,

Savahl,

Adams

2024

Child Ind Res

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Adolescence is a transitional period characterised by puberty, physical growth, and the capacity to complete life tasks. During this period, adolescents are faced with various challenges in completing various life tasks. Flourishing is defined as a state in which an individual functions optimally, and has a good level of well-being in all aspects of their life. Previous studies on adolescent flourishing have focused on measuring flourishing quantitatively, which suggests a need for further research that qualitatively explores adolescent flourishing. In this study we use the conceptualisation of flourishing that encompasses hedonia and eudaimonia. It is crucial to position adolescents at the core of research endeavours, to gain insight into the unique factors, values, and goals that contribute to their flourishing. The overall aim of the study is to explore adolescents’ understandings and perceptions of flourishing in the Western Cape, South Africa. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted to gain a comprehensive understanding of adolescents’ perceptions and understanding of flourishing. The interviews were analysed using Braun and Clarke’s theoretical thematic analysis. We found two overarching thematic categories: 1) Understanding flourishing and 2) Factors that promote flourishing. The study findings emphasise the significance of balance in different aspects of life such as mental health, self-reflection, and self-expression to support adolescents in developing their own sense of flourishing and to understand their own experiences. The central role of relationships as a support structure for adolescents was found to be significant as the participants were able to identify what is needed through these relationships, which could promote their own flourishing. Future empirical research should endeavour to include both hedonic and eudaimonic traditions in exploring adolescent flourishing.

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The science of flourishing in child and adolescent development: description, explanation and implications for prevention and promotion

Cited by 2 publications

References 71 publications

Humanity-Oriented Trait as a Predictor of Psychological Wellbeing, Mind- Wandering, and Self-Regulation

Humanity-Oriented Trait as a Predictor of Psychological Wellbeing, Mind- Wandering, and Self-Regulation

A Qualitative Study on Adolescents’ Perceptions and Understandings of Flourishing in the Western Cape, South Africa

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