The perceived conditions for living well : Positive perceptions of primary goods linked with basic psychological needs and wellness
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Bradshaw, Emma L., DeHaan, Cody R., Parker, Philip D., Curren, Randall, Duineveld, Jasper J., Di Domenico, Stefano I. and Ryan, Richard M.. (2023). The perceived conditions for living well : Positive perceptions of primary goods linked with basic psychological needs and wellness. The Journal of Positive Psychology. 18(1), pp. 44-60. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2021.1991446
Authors | Bradshaw, Emma L., DeHaan, Cody R., Parker, Philip D., Curren, Randall, Duineveld, Jasper J., Di Domenico, Stefano I. and Ryan, Richard M. |
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Abstract | We integrate John Rawls’ concept of primary goods with self-determination theory, to examine the links between people’s perceptions of primary goods (i.e., views of society as providing access to the necessities of a meaningful life), basic psychological needs, and well-being. In Study 1 (N = 762, countries = Australia, the United States, South Africa, India, and the Philippines) and Study 2 (N = 1479, groups = ethnic minority, sexual minority, political group, religious group), we used partial least squares structural equation modelling to assess associations between primary goods’ perceptions and wellness, and the intermediary role of basic psychological needs. Across groups, primary goods’ perceptions linked positively to well-being (average effect size = 0.48), and negatively to ill-being (average effect size = −0.46), mediated strongly by basic psychological needs (average percentage mediated: 53% Study 1, 68% Study 2). Results signify the importance of primary goods’ perceptions to individuals’ wellness. |
Keywords | SDT; capabilities; autonomy; social justice; positive psychology |
Year | 2023 |
Journal | The Journal of Positive Psychology |
Journal citation | 18 (1), pp. 44-60 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISSN | 1743-9760 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2021.1991446 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85118227469 |
Page range | 44-60 |
Funder | Australian Research Council (ARC) |
University of Rochester | |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 28 Oct 2021 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 21 Sep 2021 |
Deposited | 07 Oct 2022 |
ARC Funded Research | This output has been funded, wholly or partially, under the Australian Research Council Act 2001 |
Grant ID | DE140100080 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8y4xq/the-perceived-conditions-for-living-well-positive-perceptions-of-primary-goods-linked-with-basic-psychological-needs-and-wellness
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