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The Relational-Interdependent Self-Construal, Self-Concept Consistency, and Well-Being

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ID6203663
AuthorsSusan E Cro (0000-0002-9368-4397, Iowa State University), Jonathan S Gore (0000-0001-8794-0043, Iowa State University), Michael L Morris (0000-0001-8052-6886, Iowa State University)
Year2003
Volume85
Issue5
Pages933-944
Publication date2003-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Personality and Social Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0022-3514 • E-ISSN: 1939-1315
PublisherAmerican Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1037/0022-3514.85.5.933
PMID14599255
OpenAlexW2032060017
LanguageEN
Citations received115
References cited39

Examination of the assumptions underlying consistency perspectives in social and personality psychology reveals that they are based on an independent, individualistic view of the self. If the self is constructed as relational or interdependent with others, consistency may be less important in social behavior and well-being. Using a variety of measures of well-being, the studies showed that there is a weaker relation between consistency and well-being for individuals with a highly relational self-construal than for those with a low relational self-construal. Study 3 examined the association between the self-construal, consistency, authenticity, and well-being. These findings reveal the importance of a cultural analysis of theories of the self, personality, and well-being for further theory development

Big Five personality traits · Collectivism · Consistency (knowledge bases) · Individualism · Interdependence · Personality · Self construal · Self-concept · Sociology · Well-being · Cultural Differences and Values · Mathematics · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology

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