Perceptions of Temporal Selves: Continuity, Psychological Outcomes, and the Significance of a Disadvantaged Background

Perceptions of Temporal Selves: Continuity, Psychological Outcomes, and the Significance of a Disadvantaged Background

Psychologists and philosophers have argued that a consistent self-concept is essential for mental health and well-being. Differences in individuals' backgrounds-specifically, their financial resources-may be instrumental to understanding these relationships. This research: (1) tested the contin...

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Published in:Behavioral sciences Vol. 14; no. 10; p. 858
Main Authors: McMichael, Samantha L, Redifer, Kevin D, Kwan, Virginia S Y
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Switzerland MDPI AG 24-09-2024
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Subjects:
Depression, Mental
Mental depression
Mental disorders
Mental health
Perceptions
Prognosis
psychological well-being
Self esteem
self-continuity
Socioeconomic factors
Socioeconomic status
temporal self-perceptions
temporal self-perceptions
psychological well-being
self-continuity
socioeconomic status
mental health
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Summary:Psychologists and philosophers have argued that a consistent self-concept is essential for mental health and well-being. Differences in individuals' backgrounds-specifically, their financial resources-may be instrumental to understanding these relationships. This research: (1) tested the continuity of self-perceptions, (2) investigated if perceptions of the past and future self predicted depression and well-being, and (3) explored whether continuity and its relationship to psychological outcomes varied across SES. The findings suggest: (1) moderate continuity; (2) perceptions of past and future were unique predictors of psychological outcomes; and (3) significant differences in continuity and how it predicted meaning-in-life by SES. The results extend the understanding of continuity and its significance for psychological outcomes while establishing the importance of individuals' backgrounds in these relationships.
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ISSN:2076-328X
2076-328X
DOI:10.3390/bs14100858