Belief in a just world and meaning in life among Chinese adolescents: The mediating role of basic psychological need satisfaction

Previous literature has shown that adults with higher belief in a just world (BJW) experience greater meaning in life than those with less pronounced BJW. However, the role of BJW in adolescent meaning in life and the associated psychological mechanisms remain unclear. Thus, two studies were conduct...

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Published in:Acta psychologica 2023-11, Vol.241, p.104099-104099, Article 104099
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Basic psychological need satisfaction
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Social Justice - psychology
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Asian People
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Humans
Meaning in life
Personal Satisfaction
Social Justice - psychology
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