APS
2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026
Believing or Doing? Longitudinal Evidence on the Values Pathways That Best Predict Mental Health
- Pedro Sarrión Castelló
Research Institute on Social Welfare Policy (Polibienestar), Valencia - Pedro Sarrión Castelló
Universitat de Valencia - Ausiàs Cebolla
CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III - Ausiàs Cebolla
University of Valencia - Mireia Santamaria-Rincon
Research Institute on Social Welfare Policy (Polibienestar), Valencia - Mireia Santamaria-Rincon
University of Valencia - Sara Martínez-Gregorio
University of Valencia - Marta Miragall Montilla
University of Valencia, Spain - Marta Miragall Montilla
CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III - Marta Miragall Montilla
University of Valencia - Rocío Herrero
CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III - Rocío Herrero
Jaume I University - Rosa Baños
University of Valencia - Rosa Baños
CIBER of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Instituto de Salud Carlos III - Rosa Baños
Research Institute on Social Welfare Policy (Polibienestar), Valencia
Abstract
This study examined how value beliefs and value behaviors interact to predict mental health (N=300). Results revealed complex relationships: valued living enhanced well-being, but when paired with strong self-enhancement beliefs, it increased depression. Findings underscore the need for integrated models linking beliefs and behavior to better explain mental health.
