Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
10-2024
Abstract
Existing literature has explored the impact of social support (SS) on life satisfaction (LS). However, the reciprocal relationship—that is, the influence of LS on SS—remains understudied, despite extant theoretical support. In addressing this gap, the present study employed bivariate latent growth modeling to examine bidirectional associations between SS and LS trajectories among 8,449 middle-aged and older adults in Singapore, over seven waves spanning almost 6 years. Results provided evidence supporting the notion of bidirectional associations. Specifically, baseline SS positively predicted subsequent changes in LS, and baseline LS positively predicted subsequent changes in SS. Findings underscore the potential for interventions and policies aimed at enhancing well-being among older individuals to capitalize on this bidirectional relationship. By targeting either LS or SS, interventions could potentially trigger positive feedback loops, amplifying their collective impact on overall well-being.
Keywords
bivariate latent growth, longitudinal analysis, well-being, feedback loop
Discipline
Social Psychology
Research Areas
Psychology
Publication
Social Psychological and Personality Science
First Page
1
Last Page
11
ISSN
1948-5506
Identifier
10.1177/19485506241283584
Publisher
SAGE Publications (UK and US)
Citation
CHIA, Jonathan Louis Jie Sheng, HARTANTO, Andree, & TOV, William.(2024). Supporting satisfaction, satisfying support: Bidirectional associations of social support and life satisfaction. Social Psychological and Personality Science, , 1-11.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/4062
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Authors
Creative Commons License
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1177/19485506241283584