Distinct associations between gratitude, self-esteem, and optimism with subjective and psychological well-being among Japanese individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mounting evidence suggests that the effectiveness of positive psychology interventions is influenced by a variety of factors, including cultural context. Identifying intervention targets that can effectively contribute to improving individual well-being under these boundary conditions is a crucial step when developing viable interventions. To this end, we examined how gratitude disposition, self-esteem, and optimism relate to the subjective well-being (SWB) and psychological well-being (PWB) of Japanese individuals.

Methods

Multivariate regression analysis was employed to quantify the unique relationships between the three potential intervention targets and both SWB and PWB, while accounting for the influence of other variables. Participants (N = 71) also engaged

SUBMITTER: Nawa NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10918921 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature