Contribution of the human-dog relationship to psychological well-being in a group of Colombian adults

Psychometric Adaptation and Preliminary Validation of the MDORS-CL26 and Determinants of the Human–Dog Bond Among Chilean University Students

The relationship between people and their dogs can play a meaningful role in emotional support and psychological well-being, especially during university years. However, there are few validated instruments available for assessing the human–dog bond in Latin American populations. The present study sought to adapt and ev...

Journal of Emerging Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities

Fatherlessness and Psychological Well-Being: Examining the Relationship Among Adolescent

The phenomenon of fatherlessness has become an issue that is receiving increasing attention due to its potential to affect adolescents’ psychological development, including their psychological well-being. This study aims to examine the relationship between fatherlessness and psychological well-being among adolescents....

Personality and Mental Well-Being in Spiritual Settings: Evidence from Shrine Visitors

The present study examined the association between HEXACO personality traits and mental well-being among shrine visitors. A convenience sample of 209 participants, including 108 men and 101 women, aged 18–50 years (M = 32, SD = 11), participated in the study. Data were collected using the Urdu versions of the HEXACO Pe...

Functions of Friendship in Women Across Stages of Adulthood and Their Relationship to Subjective Well-Being

Background. Given the scarcity of empirical research on women’s friendship in adulthood, it is particularly relevant to examine its understudied aspects. Despite the recognized role of friendship as a factor in subjective well-being, the specifics of its age-related dynamics and its contribution to the quality of life...

Words vs. Actions: How Social Identity and Subjective Well-Being Shape Helping Behaviors Toward Refugees

This research examined the association between social identity and helping behavior toward refugees and the potential moderating role of subjective well-being (SWB). Two experiments contrasted hypothetical helping (Study 1, N  = 120; a hypothetical dictator game) with actual behavioral helping (Study 2, N  = 94;...