Activation, Avoidance, and Response-Contingent Positive Reinforcement Predict Subjective Wellbeing

Christopher C. Gill (), Robert T. Kane and Trevor G. Mazzucchelli
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Christopher C. Gill: Curtin University
Robert T. Kane: Curtin University
Trevor G. Mazzucchelli: Curtin University

Journal of Happiness Studies, 2019, vol. 20, issue 2, No 1, 349 pages

Abstract: Abstract We aimed to clarify whether relationships of behavioural activation, avoidance, and response-contingent positive reinforcement with subjective wellbeing components supported a behavioural subjective wellbeing model. We used a correlational, cross-sectional design, and collected data online from a convenience and snowball sample of 224 participants aged 18–72 years using an anonymous survey. We conducted hierarchical multiple regression analyses and structural equation modelling. Behavioural activation positively predicted significant unique variance in (a) positive affect, b = 0.44, 99.2% CI [0.30, 0.58], p

Keywords: Behavioural activation; Subjective wellbeing; Avoidance; Reinforcement (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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