Zhao Yitong, Wang Qing, Wang Jingyi
School of Psychology and Cognitive Science, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China.
Psych J. 2020 Feb;9(1):132-143. doi: 10.1002/pchj.319. Epub 2019 Nov 24.
Recent research has found that individual tendencies to pursue positive hedonic states, defined as Valuing Happiness (VH), might bring about negative well-being outcomes. However, there lacked consistent evidence to support VH's paradoxical effects beyond European American contexts. The current study aimed to investigate how VH influences individual well-being within a highly interdependent culture, and additionally, the moderating role of acceptance in their relationship. We surveyed 266 participants online to assess their levels of VH, acceptance (a facet of dispositional mindfulness), well-being (indicated by life satisfaction, hedonic balance, and psychological well-being), and depression symptoms. Results showed that VH positively predicted life satisfaction and positive affect in a Chinese sample, even controlling for age. Moreover, the interaction between VH and acceptance was significant for psychological well-being. VH had a stronger effect on well-being for people who were low in acceptance than for those who were high in acceptance. These findings suggest that being motivated by happiness values might enhance well-being in an interdependent context, particularly for those who were less likely to accept their internal experiences. Implications were discussed in light of the motivational processes involved in individual happiness pursuits.
最近的研究发现，个体追求积极享乐状态的倾向，即重视幸福（VH），可能会带来负面的幸福感结果。然而，除了欧美背景之外，缺乏一致的证据来支持VH的矛盾效应。当前的研究旨在调查在高度相互依存的文化中VH如何影响个体幸福感，此外，接纳在它们关系中的调节作用。我们对266名参与者进行了在线调查，以评估他们的VH水平、接纳程度（特质正念的一个方面）、幸福感（由生活满意度、享乐平衡和心理健康表示）以及抑郁症状。结果表明，在一个中国样本中，即使控制了年龄，VH也正向预测了生活满意度和积极情绪。此外，VH与接纳之间的交互作用对心理健康具有显著影响。VH对接纳程度低的人的幸福感影响比对接纳程度高的人更强。这些发现表明，受幸福价值观驱动可能会在相互依存的背景下增强幸福感，特别是对于那些不太可能接纳其内心体验的人。根据个体追求幸福所涉及的动机过程对研究结果进行了讨论。
