Browsing by Subject "Subjective well-being"

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The associations of basic psychological needs and autonomous-related self with time perspective: the cultural and familial antecedents of balanced time perspective
(Elsevier, 2018) Akırmak, A.; Tuncer, N.; Akdogan, M.; Erkat, Orhan Batuhan
Time perspective develops from learning experiences pertaining to family and culture (Zimbardo & Boyd, 1999), however no study specifically examined these factors. The present research examines cultural and familial processes influencing subjective time perceptions and balanced time perspective. Participants (n = 305) filled out a questionnaire that consisted of the Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory (ZTPI), Basic Psychological Needs (BPN), Autonomous-Related Self (ARS), and Trait Anxiety Inventory. Balanced time perspective was operationalized as a derived score from the ZTPI factors, deviation from balanced time perspective (DBTP). BPN and ARS were related to the ZTPI factors and DBTP. A hierarchical regression analysis demonstrated that autonomy, competence, and ARS predicted DBTP. Finally, the results of two simple mediation analyses showed that the associations of ARS and BPN with trait anxiety were mediated by DBTP. It was suggested that social and familial restrictions disrupt the balance in time perspective leading to lower subjective well-being.
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The effects of shopping well-being and shopping ill-being on consumer life satisfaction
(Springer Netherlands, 2018) Ekici, Ahmet; Sirgy, M. J.; Lee, D-J.; Yu, G. B.; Bosnjak, M.
Individuals hold two distinct sets of beliefs about shopping activities: Positive beliefs regarding the degree to which shopping contributes to quality of life (shopping well-being), and negative beliefs related to the degree to which shopping activities result in overspending time, effort, and money (shopping ill-being). Shopping well-being and shopping ill-being are conceptualized as independent constructs in that shopping ill-being is not treated as negative polar of a single dimension. That is, one can experience both shopping well-being as well as shopping ill-being, simultaneously. We hypothesized that (1) shopping well-being is a positive predictor of life satisfaction, (2) shopping ill-being is a negative predictor of life satisfaction, and (3) shopping well-being does contribute to life satisfaction under conditions of low than high shopping ill-being. The study surveyed 1035 respondents in the UK. The study results supported hypotheses 1 and 3, not Hypothesis 2. The paper discusses the implications of these findings for retailers, macro-marketers, and policy makers.
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Minimal social interactions with strangers predict greater subjective well-being
(Springer, 2021) Gunaydin, G.; Öztekin, Hazal; Karabulut, Deniz Hazal; Salman-Engin, Selin
Past empirical work has repeatedly revealed that positive social interactions including expressing gratitude and socializing are associated with greater happiness. However, this work predominantly focused on prolonged interactions with close relationship partners. Only a few studies demonstrated hedonic benefits of forming social connections with strangers. The present research investigated whether minimal social interactions with strangers—just taking a moment to greet, thank, and express good wishes to strangers—contribute to happiness of individuals who initiate these interactions. Study 1 (N = 856) provided correlational evidence that commuters who reported engaging in minimal positive social interactions with shuttle drivers experienced greater subjective well-being (life satisfaction and positive affect). Moreover, hedonic benefits of positive social interactions went beyond relatively more neutral social interactions, Big-Five personality factors, and age, speaking to the robustness of the effect. Study 2 (N = 265) provided experimental evidence that commuters who greeted, thanked, or expressed good wishes to shuttle drivers experienced greater momentary positive affect than those who did not speak with drivers. These findings add to the burgeoning literature on hedonic benefits of interacting with strangers by showing that even very minimal social interactions with strangers contribute to subjective well-being in everyday life.
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Shopping well-being and ill-being: toward an integrated model
(IGI Global, 2014) Lee, D. J.; Yu, G. B.; Sirgy, M. J.; Ekici, Ahmet; Atay, E. G.; Bahn, K. D.; Musso, F.; Druica, E.
In this chapter, the authors make an attempt to review and integrate much of the research on shopping well-being and ill-being experiences. The integrated model identifies the antecedents of these two focal constructs in terms of situational, individual, and cultural factors. The consequences of shopping well-being and ill-being experiences on life satisfaction (or subjective well-being) are explained through a bottom-up spillover process. Managerial implications and avenues for future research are also discussed.