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The perceived conditions for living well : Positive perceptions of primary goods linked with basic psychological needs and wellness
Bradshaw, Emma L. DeHaan, Cody R. Parker, Philip D. Curren, Randall Duineveld, Jasper J. Di Domenico, Stefano I. Ryan, Richard M.
Bradshaw, Emma L.
DeHaan, Cody R.
Parker, Philip D.
Curren, Randall
Duineveld, Jasper J.
Di Domenico, Stefano I.
Ryan, Richard M.
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
Date
2023
Type
Journal article
Journal
The Journal of Positive Psychology
Book
Volume
18
Issue
1
Page Range
44-60
Article Number
ACU Department
Institute for Positive Psychology and Education
Faculty of Education and Arts
Faculty of Education and Arts
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