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Self-experience consistency and life satisfaction: The mediating role of the need for relatedness and the moderating role of Zhong-yong thinking

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  • Jiali Zhang

    (Minnan Normal University)

  • Huamei Deng

    (Minnan Normal University)

  • Tiantian Liu

    (Anhui Normal University)

  • Shoukuan Mu

    (Minnan Normal University)

Abstract

Self-experience consistency has an important effect on life satisfaction; however, the underlying mechanism of this relationship remains unclear. This study aims to examine why self-experience consistency is related to increased life satisfaction. To do so, we investigated the relationships between self-experience consistency, the need for relatedness, Zhong-yong thinking, and life satisfaction in a sample of 456 undergraduate students. We also tested a moderated mediation model examining Zhong-yong thinking as a moderator. The results suggest that self-experience consistency related to life satisfaction was due, in part, to an increased need for relatedness. However, interpretation of this finding is limited by the use of cross-sectional data. Furthermore, Zhong-yong thinking moderated the self-experience consistency—need for relatedness link, such that the link was stronger for individuals with high/moderate levels of Zhong-yong thinking. Overall, these findings address a major gap in the positive psychology literature. Finally, implications for research are discussed.

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  • Jiali Zhang & Huamei Deng & Tiantian Liu & Shoukuan Mu, 2023. "Self-experience consistency and life satisfaction: The mediating role of the need for relatedness and the moderating role of Zhong-yong thinking," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 10(1), pages 1-7, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:10:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1057_s41599-023-01846-0
    DOI: 10.1057/s41599-023-01846-0
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