Aim – Literature documents that the judgments people hold about themselves, their life, and their future are important ingredients of their psychological functioning and well-being, and are commonly related to each other. Methods – We used confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) under the classical test theory, regression analysis, and a cross national design. Results – This study provides new findings attesting to the hypothesis that evaluations about oneself, one’s life, and one’s future rest on a common mode of viewing experiences which we named “Positive Orientation”. Conclusions – Results from an Italian and a Canadian study are presented, attesting to a latent dimension that lies at the core of positive evaluations and that corroborates the utility of the new construct as a critical component of individuals’ well-functioning.
Caprara, G., Steca, P., Alessandri, G., Abela, J., & McWhinnie, C. (2010). Positive Orientation: Explorations on What is Common to Life Satisfaction, Self-Esteem, and Optimism. EPIDEMIOLOGIA E PSICHIATRIA SOCIALE, 19(1), 63-71 [10.1017/s1121189x00001615].
Citazione: | Caprara, G., Steca, P., Alessandri, G., Abela, J., & McWhinnie, C. (2010). Positive Orientation: Explorations on What is Common to Life Satisfaction, Self-Esteem, and Optimism. EPIDEMIOLOGIA E PSICHIATRIA SOCIALE, 19(1), 63-71 [10.1017/s1121189x00001615]. | |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico | |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica | |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | Si | |
Titolo: | Positive Orientation: Explorations on What is Common to Life Satisfaction, Self-Esteem, and Optimism | |
Autori: | Caprara, G; Steca, P; Alessandri, G; Abela, J; McWhinnie, C | |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2010 | |
Lingua: | English | |
Rivista: | EPIDEMIOLOGIA E PSICHIATRIA SOCIALE | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1121189x00001615 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |