Psychology

Well-being as a function of person-country fit in human values

P. H. P. Hanel, U. Wolfradt, et al.

This fascinating research conducted by Paul H. P. Hanel, Uwe Wolfradt, Lukas J. Wolf, Gabriel Lins de Holanda Coelho, and Gregory R. Maio explores how personal and national values influence well-being across 29 countries. The findings reveal that the type of values we hold can significantly impact our happiness, with intriguing insights on self-direction, achievement, and stimulation.

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Abstract

This research investigated the relationship between individual values and national/regional values on well-being across 29 countries. Using data from representative samples (N=54,673), the study found that person-country and person-region value congruence predicted six well-being measures. However, the type of value moderated this relationship. Higher congruence in self-direction, stimulation, and hedonism was associated with lower well-being, while higher congruence in achievement, power, and security was associated with higher well-being. Moderately valuing stimulation was linked to the highest well-being.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Oct 13, 2020

Authors

Paul H. P. Hanel, Uwe Wolfradt, Lukas J. Wolf, Gabriel Lins de Holanda Coelho, Gregory R. Maio

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