Abstract
Introduction: Researchers have noted an association between maturity and well-being. However, this body of research uses different measures and conceptualizations of maturity (e.g., ego development, psychosocial maturity) and often only a few indicators of well-being. In the present research, we examined associations between a single self-rated measure of maturity and a variety of different indicators of well-being. Furthermore, we examined this association across a variety of samples. We hypothesized that maturity will show a positive relationship with measures related to well-being. Methods: Samples of college students (Studies 1, 3, 4), Star Wars fans (Study 2), and individuals in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Vietnam, and India (Study 5) completed a short measure of maturity and measures related to well-being. Results: Across the studies, self-rated maturity was consistently positively correlated with various indicators of well-being (e.g., psychological, physical) and related constructs (e.g., self-compassion, empathy). Conclusion: The results highlight the association between maturity and well-being. Furthermore, the results address the fragmented nature of this association in the literature by showing consistent relationships with a variety of well-being indicators with a single measure of maturity. Assessments of maturity may be beneficial in hiring decisions and student evaluation in the healthcare profession.
Highlights
Researchers have noted an association between maturity and well-being
In the present research we aim to contribute to this ever-increasing list of precursors to well-being by examining a relatively under-studied, but conceptually relevant variable, perceived maturity, and its association with a well-being indicators
In the present research we examine the association between maturity and well-being using a simplified and straightforward assessment of maturity and various measures of well-being
Summary
Researchers have noted an association between maturity and well-being. this body of research uses different measures and conceptualizations of maturity (e.g., ego development, psychosocial maturity) and often only a few indicators of well-being. We examined associations between a single self-rated measure of maturity and a variety of different indicators of well-being. Various researchers have used different terms to describe these two dimensions, including subjective and psychological well-being [4], subjective well-being and growth [2], and hedonic and eudaimonic well-being [1]. Despite these differences in terminology, they all construe well-being as multifaceted and aim to understand the precursors to well-being. In the present research we aim to contribute to this ever-increasing list of precursors to well-being by examining a relatively under-studied, but conceptually relevant variable, perceived maturity, and its association with a well-being indicators
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