Responsiveness, Social Connection, Hope, and Life Satisfaction in Everyday Social Interaction: An Experience Sampling Study

• DOI: 10.1007/s10902-024-00710-5
• Publication Date: 2024-01-23T10:02:26Z
• Authors: Andy J. Merolla; Andreas B. Neubauer; Christopher D. Otmar
• Keywords: Experience sampling method; Positive Psychology; Everyday Life

Abstract What are the specific everyday communication experiences—from across people’s social networks—that contribute to well-being? In present work, we focus on effects of perceived partner responsiveness in interactions various well-being outcomes. We hypothesized that moments indirectly support two key estimates (hope and life satisfaction) through feelings connection. Data were obtained an experience sampling study collected ten days ( N = 120). Results dynamic structural equation modeling (DSEM) showed responsive interaction predicted increases hope (but not also identified reciprocal within-person links between connection throughout day. These findings underscore importance for fostering different types relationships supporting capacity a hopeful life. discuss implications these results continued research responsiveness, theory, from lens. On practical level, mediation pathway involving suggests how small changes our patterns can be consequential quality lives.