Version 1
: Received: 22 February 2024 / Approved: 23 February 2024 / Online: 23 February 2024 (09:30:38 CET)
Version 2
: Received: 1 March 2024 / Approved: 2 March 2024 / Online: 4 March 2024 (09:24:19 CET)
How to cite:
Audet, É.; Moore, A.; Fang, X.; Koestner, R. Autonomy Support on Emotion Regulation, Posttraumatic Growth, and Subjective Well-Being during the COVID-19 Crisis. Preprints2024, 2024021354. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1354.v1
Audet, É.; Moore, A.; Fang, X.; Koestner, R. Autonomy Support on Emotion Regulation, Posttraumatic Growth, and Subjective Well-Being during the COVID-19 Crisis. Preprints 2024, 2024021354. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1354.v1
Audet, É.; Moore, A.; Fang, X.; Koestner, R. Autonomy Support on Emotion Regulation, Posttraumatic Growth, and Subjective Well-Being during the COVID-19 Crisis. Preprints2024, 2024021354. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1354.v1
APA Style
Audet, É., Moore, A., Fang, X., & Koestner, R. (2024). <strong></strong>Autonomy Support on Emotion Regulation, Posttraumatic Growth, and Subjective Well-Being during the COVID-19 Crisis. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1354.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Audet, É., Xiaoyan Fang and Richard Koestner. 2024 "<strong></strong>Autonomy Support on Emotion Regulation, Posttraumatic Growth, and Subjective Well-Being during the COVID-19 Crisis" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.1354.v1
Abstract
Amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis, marked variations in individuals' resilience and vulnerability have emerged. This eight-month longitudinal study engaged 535 community adults (58% female, Mage = 43.97) to explore the nuanced aspects of coping and personal growth during the challenging period. Grounded in Self-Determination Theory, the research examines the influence of autonomy support from close others—manifested through active listening and providing choices—on psychological need satisfaction (i.e., autonomy, competence, and relatedness), integrative regulation of emotions; posttraumatic growth; and subjective well-being (positive affect and life satisfaction). Structural equation modeling revealed that, over time, the experience of psychological need satisfaction was intricately related to integrative regulation, posttraumatic growth, positive affect, and life satisfaction. Notably, the impact was partially mediated by autonomy support. These findings shed light on the pivotal role that autonomy supported relationships play in fostering personal growth and meaning making during life's difficult junctures. The study underscores the practical significance of purposeful support from close others and paves the way for future research endeavors.
Keywords
Autonomy Support; Integrative Regulation; Posttraumatic Growth; Subjective Well-Being; Psychological Need Satisfaction; Self-Determination Theory
Subject
Social Sciences, Psychology
Copyright:
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