Attitudes toward Globalization and Life Satisfaction. The Mediating Role of Identity Formation Cover Image

Postawy wobec globalizacji a satysfakcja z życia. Mediacyjna rola procesów tożsamościowych
Attitudes toward Globalization and Life Satisfaction. The Mediating Role of Identity Formation

Author(s): Arkadiusz M. Jasiński, Romuald Derbis, Anna Oleszkowicz, Aleksandra Słowińska
Subject(s): Social psychology and group interaction, Developmental Psychology, Globalization
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: attitudes toward globalization; life satisfaction; identity formation; young adults;

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the research was to describe the relationship between attitudes toward globalization and life satisfaction and identity processes in the group of young adults. The sample included of 403 people at the age of 19–35 (M = 22.84, SD = 2.81), 219 women (54.3%) and 184 men. The relations were measured with the use of three questionnaires: Questionnaire of Attitudes Toward Globalization (Senejko, Łoś, 2016), Questionnaire of Identity Formation by A. Oleszkowicz, A. Słowińska (referring to the Dual-Cycle Model of Identity Formation by Luyckx et al., 2006) and SWLS Questionnaire (Diener et. al., 1985). Data analysis was based on structural equation modeling. The research results indicate a lack of direct relationship between attitudes toward globalization and life satisfaction. It was established that all of the identity processes differentiate the level of life satisfaction. The most powerful predictor of life satisfaction is a reflective exploration in depth. In the relation of attitudes toward globalization – life satisfaction, identity processes are mediators. The anxiety attitude toward globalization is in strong relationship with ruminative exploration processes. Critical attitude is in relationship with reflective exploration in breadth and depth and identification with commitment. The accepting attitude is in relationship with a reflective exploration in breadth and depth.

  • Issue Year: 24/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 73-86
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish