Prioritizing positivity, which reflects the extent to which individuals organize their lives in w... more Prioritizing positivity, which reflects the extent to which individuals organize their lives in ways that would maximize their experience of happiness, has been found to be associated with higher levels of well-being via positive emotions. However, previous research on this construct has been cross-sectional in nature which has made the temporal sequence of effects ambiguous. Moreover, previous studies have not explored the reciprocal relations among key constructs. In this study, we addressed these gaps using a three-wave longitudinal study which assessed the extent to which prioritizing positivity relates with positive emotion and life satisfaction among 408 Filipino secondary school students. Cross-lagged analysis indicated that T1 prioritizing positivity positively predicted T2 positive emotions which in turn predicted T3 life satisfaction after controlling for autoregressor effects. Notably, T2 positive emotions mediated the relations between T1 prioritizing positivity and T3 life satisfaction. We also found evidence of reciprocal effects with prior positive emotions predicting subsequent prioritizing positivity. The theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Recent literature has shown that power enhances happiness in the Western context.
However, it is ... more Recent literature has shown that power enhances happiness in the Western context. However, it is likely that this may only hold true in cultures that promote independent and autonomous expression of self. For those in collectivist contexts, it is argued that power could reduce happiness since power can thwart them from achieving relationship harmony. The current paper presents research on the psychological effects of power on happiness carried out in the Western context and the Philippine context. Future directions towards developing a culturally-sensitive theory of power are also elucidated.
This study examines the influence of forgiveness and gratitude on life satisfaction and
subjectiv... more This study examines the influence of forgiveness and gratitude on life satisfaction and subjective well-being among Filipino adolescents. Two hundred and ten (210) Filipino college students were recruited as respondents for the empirical inquiry. Results indicated that gratitude served as themost robust determinant of well-being after controlling demographic characteristics and forgiveness dimensions. Most importantly, gratitude and forgiveness of self, which is a dimension of forgiveness, predicted subjective well-being beyond the influence of the Big Five personality factors. These findings strengthened the empirical evidence that moral traits would have unique contributions on subjective well-being, even after controlling the impact of Big Five personality factors. Implications of the results are discussed in the context of counseling.
Prioritizing positivity, which reflects the extent to which individuals organize their lives in w... more Prioritizing positivity, which reflects the extent to which individuals organize their lives in ways that would maximize their experience of happiness, has been found to be associated with higher levels of well-being via positive emotions. However, previous research on this construct has been cross-sectional in nature which has made the temporal sequence of effects ambiguous. Moreover, previous studies have not explored the reciprocal relations among key constructs. In this study, we addressed these gaps using a three-wave longitudinal study which assessed the extent to which prioritizing positivity relates with positive emotion and life satisfaction among 408 Filipino secondary school students. Cross-lagged analysis indicated that T1 prioritizing positivity positively predicted T2 positive emotions which in turn predicted T3 life satisfaction after controlling for autoregressor effects. Notably, T2 positive emotions mediated the relations between T1 prioritizing positivity and T3 life satisfaction. We also found evidence of reciprocal effects with prior positive emotions predicting subsequent prioritizing positivity. The theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Recent literature has shown that power enhances happiness in the Western context.
However, it is ... more Recent literature has shown that power enhances happiness in the Western context. However, it is likely that this may only hold true in cultures that promote independent and autonomous expression of self. For those in collectivist contexts, it is argued that power could reduce happiness since power can thwart them from achieving relationship harmony. The current paper presents research on the psychological effects of power on happiness carried out in the Western context and the Philippine context. Future directions towards developing a culturally-sensitive theory of power are also elucidated.
This study examines the influence of forgiveness and gratitude on life satisfaction and
subjectiv... more This study examines the influence of forgiveness and gratitude on life satisfaction and subjective well-being among Filipino adolescents. Two hundred and ten (210) Filipino college students were recruited as respondents for the empirical inquiry. Results indicated that gratitude served as themost robust determinant of well-being after controlling demographic characteristics and forgiveness dimensions. Most importantly, gratitude and forgiveness of self, which is a dimension of forgiveness, predicted subjective well-being beyond the influence of the Big Five personality factors. These findings strengthened the empirical evidence that moral traits would have unique contributions on subjective well-being, even after controlling the impact of Big Five personality factors. Implications of the results are discussed in the context of counseling.
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However, it is likely that this may only hold true in cultures that promote
independent and autonomous expression of self. For those in collectivist contexts,
it is argued that power could reduce happiness since power can thwart them
from achieving relationship harmony. The current paper presents research on the
psychological effects of power on happiness carried out in the Western context and
the Philippine context. Future directions towards developing a culturally-sensitive
theory of power are also elucidated.
subjective well-being among Filipino adolescents. Two hundred and ten (210) Filipino college
students were recruited as respondents for the empirical inquiry. Results indicated that gratitude
served as themost robust determinant of well-being after controlling demographic characteristics
and forgiveness dimensions. Most importantly, gratitude and forgiveness of self, which is a
dimension of forgiveness, predicted subjective well-being beyond the influence of the Big Five
personality factors. These findings strengthened the empirical evidence that moral traits would
have unique contributions on subjective well-being, even after controlling the impact of Big Five
personality factors. Implications of the results are discussed in the context of counseling.
However, it is likely that this may only hold true in cultures that promote
independent and autonomous expression of self. For those in collectivist contexts,
it is argued that power could reduce happiness since power can thwart them
from achieving relationship harmony. The current paper presents research on the
psychological effects of power on happiness carried out in the Western context and
the Philippine context. Future directions towards developing a culturally-sensitive
theory of power are also elucidated.
subjective well-being among Filipino adolescents. Two hundred and ten (210) Filipino college
students were recruited as respondents for the empirical inquiry. Results indicated that gratitude
served as themost robust determinant of well-being after controlling demographic characteristics
and forgiveness dimensions. Most importantly, gratitude and forgiveness of self, which is a
dimension of forgiveness, predicted subjective well-being beyond the influence of the Big Five
personality factors. These findings strengthened the empirical evidence that moral traits would
have unique contributions on subjective well-being, even after controlling the impact of Big Five
personality factors. Implications of the results are discussed in the context of counseling.