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Title
Writing about Satisfaction Processes Increases Well-Being
Fields of Research (FoR) 2008:
Publication Date
2011
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO) 2008
Abstract
This study explored the effect of expressive writing about satisfaction experiences on well-being. Participants in the experimental condition (n = 46) wrote about meaningful activities that provide them with an intense sense of enjoyment and pleasure and how satisfaction derived from such activities can be increased. The control group participants (n = 44) wrote about their daily activities. The results showed that writing about satisfaction experiences led to significantly higher levels of well-being, including more life satisfaction, positive affect, psychological well-being, and social well-being and less depression, anxiety and stress.
Publication Type
Journal Article
Source of Publication
Individual Differences Research, 9(1), p. 22-32
Publisher
Individual Differences Association
Place of Publication
United States of America
ISSN
1541-745X
Peer Reviewed
Yes
HERDC Category Description
Peer Reviewed
Yes
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