APS
APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
Positive Emotions Broaden Autonomy and Relatedness, and Build Competence to Predict Positive Adjustment in Chinese Adolescents
- Claire Novak
University of Michigan - Jianjie Xu
Beijing Normal University - Miranda Schaffer
University of Michigan - Alaina Gregory
University of Michigan - Misu Kwon
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Devin Ablow
University of Michigan - Edward Chang
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Abstract
This study examined the basic psychological needs of competence, autonomy, and relatedness as potential mediators of the relationship between positive affectivity and positive adjustment (i.e., self-esteem, life satisfaction, & academic performance) in a sample of 329 Chinese adolescents. Analyses indicated competence as the only psychological need to mediate all relationships.
Positive Psychology
