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Affiliation

Need for affiliation  The motive to be with other people

It involves establishing, maintaining, and restoring warm, close, personal relationships.

It is reflected in the importance parents nurturance in childrens development

the intimate moments of sharing private thoughts in friendship

the uncomfortable feelings we have when we are lonely

and the powerful attraction we have for someone else when we are in love.

Cultures vary in how strongly they promote the need for relatedness: Western cultures individual achievement, independence, and self- reliance selfEastern cultures affiliation, cooperation, and interdependence

Well - Being


commonly referred to as Subjective WellWellBeing Has three factors: competence, autonomy and affiliation. (Ryan and Deci, 2000)

Competence  Sense of mastery that entails the motivation to do whatever you attempt well  Involves using your intelligence and skills effectively

Autonomy  Doing things independently  Involves intrinsic motivation, selfselfinitiation, and selfselfdetermination

Affiliation  The need to be with other people

Needs are satisfied = enhanced well-being wellNeeds are thwarted = diminished well-being wellExcessive control by others + non-optimal nonchallenges + lack of connectedness = lack of initiative and responsibility, distress and psychological problems Excessive autonomy = imbalance in life

Culture often vary in the extent to which they emphasize autonomy or affiliation: Western cultures emphasize autonomy Eastern cultures emphasize affiliation Good life and experiencing well-being involve wellboth positive physical health and positive psychological health. (Ryff and Singer, 1998)

Positive Psychological Health:


   

leading a life of purpose having quality connections with others having positive self-regard selfhaving mastery

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