Neubauer, Paula (2024) Exploration in Depth as a Mediator: Understanding the Influence of Commitment Strength on Well-being. Bachelor thesis, Psychology.
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Abstract
Well-being decreases significantly during the turbulent life transition from adolescence to adulthood, with mental health disorders being most prevalent among individuals aged 18-29. This is attributed to the sudden changes, instability, and newfound freedoms experienced during this time. Developing a strong identity through commitment-making and exploration plays a crucial role in promoting well-being. A positive identity, characterized by positive commitments, is predictive of well-being, while a negative identity with negative commitments can have adverse outcomes. We propose that the in-depth exploration of present commitments shapes identities and mediates the relationship between strong commitments and well-being. We conducted a study to investigate the connection between identity and well-being for 90 first-year university students from a Dutch university using an online questionnaire. Results of this study showed that commitment strength was positively associated with well-being and exploration in depth but that exploration in depth is not significantly related to well-being. We conclude that exploration in depth does not mediate the relationship between commitment strength and well-being. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
|---|---|
| Supervisor name: | Gmelin, J.H. |
| Degree programme: | Psychology |
| Differentiation route: | None [Bachelor Psychology] |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Mar 2024 15:54 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Mar 2024 15:54 |
| URI: | http://gmwpublic.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3227 |
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