Considering the Wellbeing Correlates of Activist Purpose

IF 3.1 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2024-10-04 DOI:10.1007/s10902-024-00815-x

Megan W. Wolk, Victor J. Strecher, Patrick L. Hill

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Abstract

Past work has suggested a need for a theme of purpose in life surrounding activism, defined as one’s purpose in life concerning the pursuit of social or political change. However, the combination of activism and purpose research yields the potential for conflicting predictions regarding the wellbeing of individuals in this pursuit, given activists often report lower wellbeing while sense of purpose is linked to better psychological wellbeing. The current study (n = 1975; M_age = 49.23) examined the wellbeing correlates of activist purpose commitment, to gain better insights into how activists continue toward their purposeful pursuits. Results demonstrate that activist purpose commitment, as expected, are relatively low in the general public. Of interest, activist purpose levels positively correlate with indicators both of wellbeing and psychological concerns, underscoring the duality of this construct. For instance, individuals with a stronger activist purpose tend to report better resilience and hope, as well as greater depressive and anxiety symptoms. Future work is needed to better understand what factors predict activist purpose development, as well as the consequences that activist purpose has for the individual.

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考虑积极分子目的的福祉相关因素

过去的研究表明，围绕激进主义需要一个生活目的主题，即一个人追求社会或政治变革的生活目的。然而，将激进主义和目的研究结合起来，有可能会对个人在这种追求中的幸福感产生相互矛盾的预测，因为激进主义者往往报告幸福感较低，而目的感则与更好的心理健康有关。目前的研究（n = 1975；Mage = 49.23）考察了积极分子目的承诺的幸福感相关因素，以便更好地了解积极分子如何继续其有目的的追求。研究结果表明，正如预期的那样，积极分子的目标承诺在普通大众中相对较低。值得注意的是，激进分子的目的水平与幸福感和心理问题的指标都呈正相关，突出了这一概念的双重性。例如，具有较强行动主义目的的人往往会报告较好的复原力和希望，以及较严重的抑郁和焦虑症状。我们需要在今后的工作中更好地了解哪些因素可以预测积极分子目的的发展，以及积极分子目的对个人产生的影响。

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Journal of Happiness Studies Multiple-

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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?