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Exploring the Temporal Dynamics of Momentary Mental Resilience in Everyday Life and its Association with Positive Affect Using Experience Sampling Methodology
Eltohami Ahmed, Suhad (2023) Exploring the Temporal Dynamics of Momentary Mental Resilience in Everyday Life and its Association with Positive Affect Using Experience Sampling Methodology.
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| Abstract: | Background: Mental resilience (MR) is a trending research topic, but little is known about its temporal patterns. Moreover, the construct has been closely interlinked with positive affect, however, only through retrospective measures. As MR was conceptualised as a dynamic process, it was decided to investigate it using the Experience Sampling Method (ESM). Purpose: This paper investigates the daily and weekly temporal dynamics of momentary mental resilience (MMR) and its relationship with positive affect (PA) utilising ESM. Moreover, it hypothesises that MMR is higher in the morning than the rest of the day on a daily bases and that MMR is higher on the weekend than on the weekdays weekly. Furthermore, MMR is suggested to be associated with PA and with a lower incline of positive affect change (PAC). Methods. A within-group ESM design was employed, and data was collected from 87 participants ten times a day over seven consecutive days. MMR and PA were measured using self-report items. Linear mixed-effects models were used for data analysis. Results: The results revealed no predictable temporal patterns of MMR throughout the day or the week. However, higher MMR was associated with elevated levels of PA, and individuals with higher resilience experienced smaller declines in PAC. Discussion: These findings shed light on the dynamic nature of MMR and its connection with PA. The lack of predictable general daily fluctuation may be caused by the complex and individual nature of resilience, so an investigation into individual MMR patterns may be necessary. Furthermore, the found association between MMR and PA can be used to create and improve interventions that tailor resilience and overall well-being. Keywords: momentary mental resilience (MMR), experience sampling method (ESM), ecological momentary assessment (EMA), stress, positive affect (PA), daily life |
| 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/95385 |
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