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Social Cognitive Predictors of Domain and Life Satisfaction

Exploring the Theoretical Precursors of Subjective Well-Being.

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ID23319793
AuthorsRobert W Lent (0000-0001-6327-8091, University of Maryland, College Park), Daniel B Singley (0000-0002-0617-5683, University of Maryland, College Park), Daniel Singley, Hung-Bin Sheu (0000-0003-1269-7514, University of Maryland, College Park), Kathy A Gainor (Montclair State University), Bradley R Brenner (University of Maryland, College Park), Dana Treistman (University of Maryland, College Park), Lisa Ades (University of Maryland, College Park)
Year2005
Volume52
Issue3
Pages429-442
Publication date2005-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Counseling Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-0167 • E-ISSN: 1939-2168
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1037/0022-0167.52.3.429
OpenAlexW2046731882
LanguageEN
Citations received67
References cited49

Central variables of social cognitive theory were adapted to forge an integrative model of well-being, which was designed to offer greater utility for therapeutic and self-directed change efforts than the dominant personality view of well-being. The authors present 2 studies using versions of the social cognitive model to predict domain-specific and overall life satisfaction. In both studies-one nomothetic, the other idiographic in measurement approach-findings indicated that satisfaction in particular life domains is predicted by domain-specific social cognitive variables (e.g., self-efficacy, perceived goal progress, environmental resources). Domain satisfaction in valued life domains also explained unique variance in overall life satisfaction, even after controlling for trait positive affectivity or extraversion. Implications for theory, research, and counseling aimed at well-being promotion and maintenance are discussed.

Cognition · Domain (mathematical analysis) · Life satisfaction · Psychotherapist · Social cognition · Well-being · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social Psychology

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