The Pursuit of Happiness
Posted on February 08, 2019 by Suzanne Bourner LLb Hons MSc Psych, One of Thousands of Performance Coaches on Noomii.
Exploration of the moderating and mediating role of Self-esteem, in the relationship between strengths use and subjective well-being.
Abstract
A large body of cross sectional and longitudinal research links strengths use to areas of sustained well-being and happiness. Related theory suggests that an individual’s use of strengths is an important predictor of self-esteem, whilst self-esteem in turn predicts unique variance in subjective wellbeing. This manuscript explores support and central reasons for the strongly supported concept that people who use their strengths find greater levels of happiness, or subjective wellbeing. The present study accesses a broad socio-economic cross section of participants in providing new information as to a possible moderating or mediating role of self-esteem within the relationship between these constructs. This analysis expands upon the question of whether or not strengths use relates to subjective well-being and looks in detail at an important aspect of ‘how’ and ‘why’ this relationship might exist. Results indicate that the predictive nature of strengths use upon happiness can be explained to a meaningful degree by increased levels in self-esteem owed to a robust mediating role. The discussion localises findings in the context of both clinical and counselling psychology, alongside consideration of political and social recognition awarded of late to the prominence of happiness studies. This research highlights the importance of self-esteem within the dynamic of positive constructs and seeks to enable health practitioners and psychologists from various fields to better devise valuable interventions in promotion of human wellbeing.
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