Relationship among willing acceptance, striving and subjective well-being

Abstract

Objective To investigate the relationship with willing acceptance, striving and subjective well-being(SWB). Methods A total of 1800 staff of a general hospital in Changsha were assessed by willing acceptance and striving questionnaire (WASQ) and the brief subjective well-being scale for Chinese citizen (SWBS-cc20). Results (1)The average level of willing acceptance, striving and SWB of hospital staff were 41.71±13.92, 51.45±17.08 and 84.55±21.48.(2)There were statistically significant differences among SWB in different marital status, educational level, profession, professional title, family per capita monthly income and ages(all P<0.05). (3) The score of SWB in high willing acceptance group was significantly higher than that in low willing acceptance group (t=16.18, P<0.01), while the score of SWB in high striving group was significantly higher than that in low striving group (t=17.39, P<0.01). (4)Willing acceptance and striving had positive correlation with SWB (r=0.697, r=0.700, P<0.01). (5) Willing acceptance (β=0.502, P<0.01) and striving (β=0.490, P<0.01) positively predicted subjective well-being (R2=0.499, P<0.01). Conclusions Willing acceptance and striving can improve the level of SWB and promote mental health. Key words: Willing acceptance; Striving; Subjective well-being; Mental health