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Exploring Shared and Unique Temporal Dynamics between Mentalisation, Epistemic Trust and Well-Being : A Time-Series Study of Young Adults
Seßmann, Anna (2024) Exploring Shared and Unique Temporal Dynamics between Mentalisation, Epistemic Trust and Well-Being : A Time-Series Study of Young Adults.
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| Abstract: | Mentalisation and epistemic trust are critical psychological constructs that influence wellbeing, especially among young adults navigating the transition to adulthood. These constructs were mostly investigated with cross-sectional or longitudinal studies which leaves a gap in intensive longitudinal designs. This study investigated the contemporaneous and lagged effects of momentary levels of mentalisation and epistemic trust on subjective well-being outcomes among young adults. The study employed an experience sampling method (ESM) to collect data in realtime from 22 participants 6 times per day over 14 days. This intensive longitudinal data resulted in an average of 69 measurement points per person with a compliance rate of 81,9% gathered through the m-Path smartphone application. The participants were predominantly German (72.73%) female (68.18%) students. The data was analysed using the Group Iterative Multiple Model Estimation (GIMME) network analysis approach, which is data-driven and allows for the identification of associative patterns at the group, subgroup and individual levels. The raw data of mentalisation, epistemic trust and well-being revealed that the three constructs showed variability over time. The results of GIMME demonstrated mostly positive effects both between and within the latent variables derived from the items measuring the constructs. Lagged effects were observed within the same constructs at the group level, suggesting that each construct affected itself over time. Six distinct subgroups were identified among the sample, which highlighted the overall heterogeneity among the participants. Finally, person-specific analysis was found to be important due to the unique patterns between individuals. In conclusion, this study emphasises the fluctuation of mentalisation and epistemic trust over time. It is important to further investigate the state-like characteristics of the variables, especially in terms of how contextual and situational factors affect these fluctuations. Overall, the findings have significant implications for the design of interventions aimed at enhancing flourishing and psychosocial well-being among young adults, particularly concerning the need for personalised treatment approaches and consideration of individual variability. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Bachelor) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 77 psychology |
| Programme: | Psychology BSc (56604) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/100647 |
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