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How does core self-evaluations relate to psychological well-being in the Philippines and United States? The moderating role of relational mobility

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Core self-evaluations (CSE) is conceptualized as a higher-order personality construct underpinned by locus of control, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and neuroticism. Studies have shown that CSE predicts a variety of well-being outcomes. Yet, little is known on how CSE relates to well-being in different settings. This study addresses extant research gaps through examining the moderating role of relational mobility on the relationship between CSE and psychological well-being (PWB) among undergraduate students in the U.S. and the Philippines. Results showed that both CSE and relational mobility were positively associated with PWB in both contexts. However, the association between relational mobility and psychological well-being was stronger in the Philippines than in the United States. Across the Filipino and U.S. samples, relational mobility moderated the associations of CSE with PWB such that for those who had higher perceptions of relational mobility, CSE may be linked to higher PWB. The theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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    Jesus Alfonso D. Datu

  2. Department of Psychology, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA

    Patrick J. Rosopa

  3. Department of Defense, Richmond, VA, USA

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Datu, J.A.D., Rosopa, P.J. & Fynes, J.M. How does core self-evaluations relate to psychological well-being in the Philippines and United States? The moderating role of relational mobility. Curr Psychol 42, 13927–13937 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-021-02620-8

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