144 research outputs found
supplementary_information - The Blessings of Social-Oriented Virtues: Interpersonal Character Strengths Are Linked to Increased Life Satisfaction and Academic Success Among Filipino High School Students
No full textsupplementary_information for The Blessings of Social-Oriented Virtues: Interpersonal Character Strengths Are Linked to Increased Life Satisfaction and Academic Success Among Filipino High School Students by Jesus Alfonso D. Datu and Allan B. I. Bernardo in Social Psychological and Personality Science</p
Power, authenticity, and happiness: Evidence from Filipino college students
No full textThe present study aimed to investigate the impact of power on the subjective well being of Filipino college students using a sequential explanatory mixed methods research design. Three hundred and seventy five Filipino college students participated in the quantitative phase while 6 college students took part in the qualitative phase of the study. In the quantitative phase, results showed that: a.) power negatively predicted subjective well being b.) power positively predicted authenticity c.) authenticity negatively predicted subjective well being and d.) authenticity fully mediated the link between power and subjective well being. A more in-depth explanation of these relationships was explored using multiple case study. Member checking, peer debriefing, and inquiry auditing were also utilized to enhance the trustworthiness of the analyzed qualitative data. Findings of the qualitative phase revealed nine major themes that further elaborated the negative impact of power and authenticity on the subjective well being and the positive effect of power on the authenticity of Filipino college students. The themes that characterized the reasons on the beneficial consequence of power on authenticity include: a.) Power affords greater self-expression b.) Power heightens the ability to control others and c.) Power decreases sensitivity to others. On the other hand, the themes that described the reasons on the negative impact of authenticity on happiness include: a.) Authenticity elicits criticisms from others b.) Authenticity leads to relationship problems and c.) Authenticity leads to greater apprehensions. The themes that defined the reasons regarding the negative impact of power on happiness involve: a.) Power impairs relationship b.) Power evokes negative judgments from others and c.) Power comes with a great responsibility. The results of the quantitative and qualitative phases were integrated to generate explanations on why greater power may not always lead to happiness in a collectivist context based on the assumptions of the self-construal theory
Knowledge with kindness is power! Knowledge about autism and kindness relate to better attitude towards persons with autism spectrum disorder
No full textPrior studies have shown inconclusive evidence on how knowledge predicts attitude towards individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in diverse cultural contexts. There is also dearth of research on psychological resources that facilitate inclusive attitude towards students with ASD. This study examines the links of kindness and knowledge about autism to attitude towards ASD among Filipino high school students. An online survey with items measuring kindness and knowledge about autism as well as a vignette-based measure of attitude towards ASD was administered to participants. Results showed that knowledge about autism and kindness positively predicted attitude towards ASD when controlling for age, gender, and previous contact with students with ASD. This research suggests that integrating ASD awareness with kindness education can bolster positive attitude towards persons with autism and other developmental disabilities.link_to_subscribed_fulltex
Everyday discrimination, negative emotions, and academic achievement in Filipino secondary school students: Cross-sectional and cross-lagged panel investigations
No full textDifferent forms of overt discrimination have been consistently linked to maladaptive psychological, physical health, and educational outcomes. However, limited research has been carried out to assess the link of subtle forms of discrimination like everyday discrimination on academic functioning in the school context. The current study addressed this research gap through examining the association of everyday discrimination with negative emotions and academic achievement among Filipino high school students. A cross-sectional study (Study 1) showed that everyday discrimination was positively associated with negative emotions and negatively linked to perceived academic achievement. Furthermore, everyday discrimination had indirect effects on academic achievement through the intermediate variable negative emotions. Then, a two-wave cross-lagged panel investigation (Study 2) demonstrated that Time 1 everyday discrimination was linked to higher Time 2 negative emotions. Reciprocal associations were also found among the constructs because Time 1 academic achievement was linked to lower levels Time 2 negative emotions and Time 2 everyday discrimination. The theoretical and practical implications of the research are elucidated.link_to_subscribed_fulltex
The Synergistic Interplay Between Positive Emotions and Maximization Enhances Meaning in Life: A Study in a Collectivist Context
No full textMost empirical studies have shown that experiencing positive emotions leads to a meaningful life. Yet, there has been a marked scarcity of research that examines dispositional constructs that would either reinforce or stunt the beneficial impact of positive emotions on meaning in life. The present study investigated the moderating effects of maximization (tendency to seek only for the best single option or decision) on the relations between the affective dimensions of subjective well-being (positive affect and negative affect) and meaning in life domains (i.e., presence of and search for meaning in life) in a collectivist context. Filipino college students (N = 384) who were enrolled in a private and sectarian university served as participants of the current empirical investigation. The findings showed that maximization positively moderated the association between positive affect and presence of meaning in life which seems to contradict the proposition that maximizing tendencies are maladaptive in nature. To the extent that Filipino adolescents exhaust and search for all the best possible choices in their lives, they would more likely realize the meaning of their lives by experiencing positive emotions. These results therefore point to the beneficial impact of endorsing a maximizing attitude in a collectivist culture. The theoretical and practical implications are discussed.link_to_subscribed_fulltex
Why Power does not Guarantee Happiness across Cultures
No full textRecent 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
Peace of Mind, Academic Motivation, and Academic Achievement in Filipino High School Students
No full textAbstractRecent literature has recognized the advantageous role of low-arousal positive affect such as feelings of peacefulness and internal harmony in collectivist cultures. However, limited research has explored the benefits of low-arousal affective states in the educational setting. The current study examined the link of peace of mind (PoM) to academic motivation (i.e., amotivation, controlled motivation, and autonomous motivation) and academic achievement among 525 Filipino high school students. Findings revealed that PoM was positively associated with academic achievement β = .16, p < .05, autonomous motivation β = .48, p < .001, and controlled motivation β = .25, p < .01. As expected, PoM was negatively related to amotivation β = –.19, p < .05, and autonomous motivation was positively associated with academic achievement β = .52, p < .01. Furthermore, the results of bias-corrected bootstrap analyses at 95% confidence interval based on 5,000 bootstrapped resamples demonstrated that peace of mind had an indirect influence on academic achievement through the mediating effects of autonomous motivation. In terms of the effect sizes, the findings showed that PoM explained about 1% to 18% of the variance in academic achievement and motivation. The theoretical and practical implications of the results are elucidated.</jats:p
Validating the Revised Self-Construal Scale in the Philippines
No full textThe current study investigates the validity of the Revised Self-Construal Scale in the Philippines through within and between network construct validation approaches. Six hundred sixty five (665) Filipino samples were selected and asked to answer the Revised Self-Construal Scale and Concise Measure of Subjective Well Being Scale. After executing confirmatory factor analyses (CFA) to validate the hypothesized three-factor structure of self-construal, findings revealed that the alternative two-factor model seems to be the most appropriate model that represents cultural self-views of the present sample. Independent self-construal and interdependent self-construal also had acceptable reliability coefficients. Correlational analyses showed that both independent self-construal and interdependent self-construal were positively correlated with life satisfaction and positive affect. Yet, multiple regression analyses revealed that interdependent self-construal operates as a stronger predictor of life satisfaction and positive affect. Theoretical and practical implications of these results are discussed.link_to_subscribed_fulltex
Flourishing is Associated with Higher Academic Achievement and Engagement in Filipino Undergraduate and High School Students
No full textFlourishing emphasizes the importance of integrating subjective well-being and psychological well-being to offer a more comprehensive view of mental health. Recognizing the potential advantage of flourishing, previous empirical studies have examined the relations of flourishing to positive psychological outcomes such as hope, life satisfaction, mental health, and positive emotions. However, it appears that limited research has been carried out to assess the role of flourishing in the educational context. Hence, the current research examined the association of flourishing with relevant academic outcomes (i.e., perceived academic achievement, academic achievement, behavioral engagement, and emotional engagement) after controlling for relevant demographic variables, life satisfaction, positive affect, and negative affect among Filipino undergraduate and high school students. Study 1 showed that flourishing positively predicted self-report academic achievement of Filipino undergraduate students after controlling for age, gender, and subjective well-being domains (life satisfaction, positive affect, and negative affect). Similarly, Study 2 showed that flourishing positively predicted objective measure of academic achievement, behavioral engagement, and emotional engagement in Filipino high school students even after controlling for the influence of demographic variables and subjective well-being domains. The theoretical and practical implications are discussed.link_to_subscribed_fulltex
Sense of relatedness is linked to higher grit in a collectivist setting
No full textGrit (i.e., passion and perseverance for long-term goals) has been associated with positive educational, work, and well-being outcomes. However, limited research has been done to examine social and contextual antecedents of grit especially in non-Western settings. The aim of the current study was to assess the associations of relatedness to parents, teachers, and friends with grit dimensions (perseverance of effort and consistency of interests) and overall grit in 606 Filipino high school students. The results showed that sense of relatedness to teachers was linked to higher perseverance, consistency, and overall grit while relatedness to parents was associated with greater consistency and overall grit even after controlling for demographic variables. The theoretical and practical implications are discussed.link_to_subscribed_fulltex
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