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Core self‐evaluations and subjective well‐being in the U.S . and the Philippines: The moderating role of self‐construal
Author(s) -
Rosopa Patrick J.,
Datu Jesus Alfonso D.,
Robertson Stephen A.,
Atkinson Theresa P.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
scandinavian journal of psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.743
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 1467-9450
pISSN - 0036-5564
DOI - 10.1111/sjop.12265
Subject(s) - psychology , self construal , construals , social psychology , core self evaluations , context (archaeology) , subjective well being , construal level theory , personality , cross cultural studies , interdependence , happiness , job design , political science , job performance , law , job satisfaction , paleontology , biology
Extant literature has shown that the compound personality variable core self‐evaluations ( CSE ) is associated with various psychological outcomes. However, there is a dearth of research on CSE across cultures. Consistent with self‐construal theory, because there can be differences in self‐construals within and between cultures, the present study examined the moderating role of culture on the relation between CSE and subjective well‐being while also allowing for individual differences in self‐construal in the US and the Philippines. In both countries, CSE positively predicted subjective well‐being. Notably, the association between CSE and subjective well‐being was stronger in the US than in the Philippines. In addition, independent self‐construal strengthened the positive impact of CSE on subjective well‐being especially in the US . Overall, CSE positively predicts subjective well‐being; however, the relationship depends on not only the cultural context, but also on individual differences in self‐construal.