Interpersonal relationships and irrationality as predictors of life satisfaction

This study examined the association among interpersonal relationships, irrational beliefs, and life satisfaction. Twenty-eight psychotherapy clients and 207 college undergraduates completed measures of interpersonal relations (Outcome Questionnaire; Lambert et al., 1996 ), irrationality (Rational Be...

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Published in:The journal of positive psychology 2007-01, Vol.2 (1), p.29-39
Main Authors: Froh, Jeffrey J., Fives, Christopher J., Fuller, J. Ryan, Jacofsky, Matthew D., Terjesen, Mark D., Yurkewicz, Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
acceptance
Interpersonal relationships
Irrationality
Life satisfaction
positive psychology
Social functioning
well-being
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Summary:This study examined the association among interpersonal relationships, irrational beliefs, and life satisfaction. Twenty-eight psychotherapy clients and 207 college undergraduates completed measures of interpersonal relations (Outcome Questionnaire; Lambert et al., 1996 ), irrationality (Rational Behavior Inventory; Shorkey & Whiteman, 1977 ), and life satisfaction (The Satisfaction with Life Scale; Diener, Emmons, Larsen, & Griffin, 1985 ). Results indicated that interpersonal relations predicted life satisfaction, whereas global irrationality was indirectly related to life satisfaction. Specifically, interpersonal relations mediated the association between global irrationality and life satisfaction. Clinicians aiming to foster life satisfaction in their patients are encouraged to carefully assess their social functioning and utilize relationship-enhancing treatments. Targeting irrational thinking may also be necessary to set the stage for and support such interventions.
ISSN:1743-9760
1743-9779
DOI:10.1080/17439760601069051