Optimal Functioning in Society: A Conceptualization, a Measure, and a Look at Determinants

Léandre Alexis Chénard-Poirier (), Robert J. Vallerand, Jérémie Verner-Filion, Nathalie Houlfort, Jacques Forest and Natalie Rinfret
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Léandre Alexis Chénard-Poirier: HEC Montréal, 3000, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine
Robert J. Vallerand: Université du Québec à Montréal
Jérémie Verner-Filion: Université du Québec en Outaouais
Nathalie Houlfort: Université du Québec à Montréal
Jacques Forest: ESG UQAM
Natalie Rinfret: ENAP

Journal of Happiness Studies, 2023, vol. 24, issue 2, No 20, 857-892

Abstract: Abstract This research presents the conceptualization and validation of a new scale assessing a multidimensional perspective on well-being named “Optimal Functioning in Society” (OFIS; Vallerand, 2013). The concept of OFIS refers to high levels of psychological, physical, and relational well-being, high performance in one’s main field of endeavor, and contribution to society. Three studies conducted with workers (Study 1 & 3) and students (Study 2) supported the psychometric properties (i.e., factor structure, reliability, convergent validity, temporal consistency) of the OFIS scale. Further, two assessments of its nomological validity were conducted. In line with the Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2017), Study 2 showed that altogether the three basic psychological needs were positively related to optimal functioning. Further, based on the Dualistic Model of Passion (Vallerand, 2015), Study 3 investigated longitudinal associations between passion and optimal functioning, and showed a nuanced role of harmonious and obsessive passion in the promotion of optimal functioning. Finally, the OFIS scale was found to be invariant across occupations, age, gender, and relationship status. Altogether, results from these studies support the psychometric properties of the OFIS scale.

Keywords: Optimal functioning in society; Well-being; Passion; Basic psychological needs (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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