Thomaes & Sedikides

Question 1

Authenticity

Answer 1

The sense of being one’s true self.

Question 2

Psychological Need Satisfaction

Answer 2

Positive mental health

Question 3

Subjective Well-Being

Answer 3

Evaluation of one’s life, being content with what it is.

Question 4

Connections

Answer 4

Authenticity links to Psychological Need Satisfaction.
Psychological Need Satisfaction Links to Subjective Well-Being.
Subjective Well-being links to both.

Question 5

Authenticity -Psychological Need Satisfaction.

Answer 5

To have self-acceptance and personal growth.

Question 6

Psychological Need Satisfaction - Subjective Well-Being.

Answer 6

The ability to maintain healthy relationships, have good problem solving skills, and be able to cope with challenges.

Question 7

Subjective Well-being - both.

Answer 7

The ability to have good satisfaction and realness in life will make one feel like they have better subjective well-being.

Question 8

Variables Involved

Answer 8

Increased Authenticity
Increased Subjective Well-being

Question 9

Increased Authenticity

Answer 9

Self-affirmation

Question 10

Increased Subjective Well-Being

Answer 10

Authenticity

Question 11

Foster Positive Identity Development?

Answer 11

Encourage authenticity.
Facilitate ethnic-racial identity.
Build supportive relationships.
Foster resiliency.