Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

acceptedVersion

Publication Date

6-2024

Abstract

Although past work has investigated the psychosocial and biological correlates of psychological well-being (PWB), little is known regarding the cognitive underpinnings of PWB. Given that prior research has predominantly relied on indices of general cognitive abilities and PWB, we examined the relations between Ryff’s (1989) six-factor model of PWB and inhibitory control (i.e. the ability to actively maintain pertinent goals by resisting interference from irrelevant information or prepotent responses). Using structural equation modelling (N = 170), based on three inhibition measures and six facets of PWB, we found that better inhibitory control was associated with greater personal growth, when cognitive, demographic, and personality covariates were controlled for. Additionally, there was equivocal evidence for the link between inhibitory control and positive interpersonal relations, and no other significant relations were found for other PWB dimensions (i.e. environmental mastery, purpose in life, autonomy, and self-acceptance). The asymmetric associations between inhibitory control and the various PWB facets emphasise the importance of a multidimensional approach for a more precise understanding of the cognitive correlates of PWB.

Keywords

Inhibitory control, Personal growth, Positive relations, Psychological well-being

Discipline

Cognitive Psychology | Social Psychology

Research Areas

Psychology

Publication

Trends in Psychology

Volume

32

First Page

525

Last Page

540

ISSN

2358-1883

Identifier

10.1007/s43076-022-00193-4

Publisher

Springer

Copyright Owner and License

Authors

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1007/s43076-022-00193-4

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