The theoretical model presented in this paper emerged from several different disciplines. This proposes that the attainment of happiness is linked to self, and more particularly structure self. We support idea perception a structured which takes form permanent, independent solid entity leads self-centered psychological functioning, seems be significant source both affliction fluctuating happiness. Contrary this, selfless functioning emerges when self flexible (i.e., dynamic network...

A lockdown of people has been used as an efficient public health measure to fight against the exponential spread coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and allows system manage number patients. The aim this study (clinicaltrials.gov NCT 0430818) was evaluate impact both perceived stress aroused by Covid-19 emotions triggered situation on individual experience time. large sample French population responded a survey their passage time during compared before lockdown. resulting from at work home were...

Social dominance orientation (SDO) has been proposed as an important variable in the explanation of prejudice. We distinguish between three conceptualizations SDO: SDO a personality trait (personality model), moderator effects situational variables (Person x Situation and mediator effect social position on prejudice (group socialization model [GSM]). Four studies (N = 1.657) looking at relations positions, SDO, natural setting laboratory provide strong support for GSM. In contrast to...

On the basis of theoretical distinction between self-centeredness and selflessness (Dambrun Ricard, 2011), main goal this research was to develop two new scales assessing distinct dimensions happiness. By trying maximize pleasures avoid displeasures, we propose that a self-centered functioning induces fluctuating happiness in which phases pleasure displeasure alternate repeatedly (i.e., Fluctuating Happiness). In contrast, selfless psychological postulates existence state durable plenitude...

This study examines the evolution of Schwartz's Basic Human Values during COVID-19 outbreak, and their relationships with perceived threat, compliance movement restrictions social distancing. An online questionnaire was administered to a heterogeneous sample French citizens (N = 1025) first lockdown related outbreak. Results revealed significant values; conservation value higher outbreak than usual, both self-enhancement openness-to-change values were lower usual. Conservation threat...

The implementation of lockdowns and the Covid-19 pandemic situation have negatively impacted mental health (anxiety, depression). However, little is known about individual differences in longitudinal reactions to lockdown. We designed a study (a) identify various trajectories symptoms depression anxiety general population during after lockdown; (b) determine which positive psychological resources prevent individuals from falling into groups with most severe trajectories; (c) test mediating...

In previous theory and research dealing with relative deprivation (RD), the role of gratification (RG), opposite RD, was relatively overlooked. Two experiments (N = 245) tested impact both RD RG on prejudice toward socially significant outgroups. Experiment 1 manipulated temporal by confronting participants to declining (RD) or improving (RG) job opportunities found no effect but reliable effects RG. 2 group increased levels generalized in conditions while condition showed, addition, ingroup...

It has long been established that there is a linear and positive relationship between relative deprivation prejudice. However, recent experiment suggests the converse of deprivation, gratification, may also be associated with prejudice (S. Guimond & M. Dambrun, 2002). Specifically, evidence usual test for deprivation-gratification might conceal existence bilinear relationship. This function, labeled V-curve hypothesis, predicts both gratification are higher levels hypothesis was tested...

Abstract Why does university exposure to a hierarchy‐attenuating (HA) academic major (e.g., social science) lead decrease in anti‐egalitarianism and group domination (social dominance orientation, SDO)? The reason for this well‐documented phenomenon remains unclear. In the sciences, origins of differences both behavior personality are attributed more environmental factors than genetic ones. We hypothesized that normative informational influences would perceptions genes have less important...

The main objective of this research was to test central assumptions from the Self-centeredness/Selflessness Happiness Model. According model, while self-centered psychological functioning induces fluctuating happiness, authentic–durable happiness results selflessness. Distinct mediating processes are supposed account for these relationships: afflictive affects (e.g., anger, fear, jealousy, frustration) in case former, and both emotional stability feelings harmony latter. We tested hypotheses...

Abstract Do implicit and explicit measures of ethnic attitudes assess the same underlying knowledge structure in long term memory? This study uses both a correlational an experimental design ( N = 133) order to address this central question. In first part, we suggest that self‐presentational strategies can partly explain why relation between is inconsistent existing literature. More specifically, show when there are strong norms against prejudice, significantly negatively related. second...

Abstract In this study, we used a paradigm similar to the one by Milgram in his classic obedience using an immersive video environment. We manipulated victim's degree of visibility and ethnicity. When victim was hidden, level obtained Milgram's. Replicating previous findings observed real environments, participants were more obedient when hidden than he visible, negated their own responsibility projecting on both experimenter. State‐anger right‐wing authoritarianism (RWA) emerged as two...

Many studies have revealed the positive impact of mindfulness training on mental health and proposed equanimity as a general outcome in contemplative research. Despite recent interest, relatively few empirically examined measurement instruments are still lacking. The main goal this study was to develop an Equanimity Scale (the EQUA-S) Western population with or without meditation experience, based previous definitions equanimity, order investigate its relations relevant psychological...

Background Self-stigmatization is the process by which environmental stigmas are internalized. It leads to a decline in self-esteem, isolation, denial and risk behavior, impairs quality of life. The aims our study were investigate psychological, social medical factors, particular psychological flexibility its defusion component, that associated with resilience self-stigmatization people living HIV (PLHIV), assess clinicians’ perceptions condition. Methods A multicenter observational was...

Abstract Objectives Palliative care (PC) professionals confront the suffering and mortality of their patients, adding to conventional stressors related work dynamics or personal life. However, specific inherent in end-of-life (EOL) relation with mental health these professionals, remain inadequately explored. This study seeks examine respective roles various encountered by PC associations health. Additionally, it aims elucidate relationships between psychosocial factors (psychological...

According to the concept of Total Pain proposed by Cicely Saunders (1967), treatment pain for patients in need palliative care requires considering its multidimensional nature, encompassing physical, social, psychological, and spiritual aspects. The aim this study was update explore resources used with cancer. Fourteen semi-structured interviews were conducted one oncology center rehabilitation (median age = 70.5, range [55–77]; 8 women). interview guide explored various dimensions...

Arguing from a sociobiological perspective, Sidanius and Pratto (1999) have shown that the male/female difference in social dominance orientation (SDO) is largely invariant across cultural, situational contextual boundaries. The main objective of this study was to test validity Social Dominance Theory (SDT) by contrasting it with model derived Identity (SIT). More specifically, while SIT predicts gender identification mediates effect on SDO, SDT reverse. According SDT, degree which men women...

Abstract The principal aim of this study is to determine why police officers are generally found be more prejudiced towards disadvantaged groups than the standard population. Two independent processes were expected account for effect: Selection and group socialisation. Using a cross‐sectional design (N = 170), firstly, we compared, newly recruited with control population (selection effect), secondly, 1 year training ones (group socialisation effect). Results reveal significant effect both...