Do cognitive resources matter for Eudaimonia? The role of inhibitory control in psychological well-being
Publication Type
Journal Article
Publication Date
1-2022
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
First Page
1
Last Page
16
ISSN
2358-1883
Identifier
10.1007/s43076-022-00193-4
Publisher
Springer
Citation
TOH, Wei Xing, & YANG, Hwajin.(2022). Do cognitive resources matter for Eudaimonia? The role of inhibitory control in psychological well-being. Trends in Psychology, , 1-16.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/3761
Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1007/s43076-022-00193-4