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Материалистична ориентация и психично благополучие при юношите в 11-12 клас
Materialistic Orientation and Psychological Well Being in Adolescents from 11th -12th Grade

Author(s): Vera Todorova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Psychology, School education, Developmental Psychology
Published by: Тракийски университет
Keywords: materialistic orientations; psychological well being; adolescents; extrinsic and intrinsic goals

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the current study is to look for theoretically and empirically grounded proof for the correlation between aspirations – extrinsic and intrinsic- determining the motivation – and the psychological wellbeing of adolescents in 11th grade. Materialistic orientation is expressed in the preferences of extrinsic goals such as fame, wealth and image, while the intrinsic aspirations are related to preferences of aspirations for personal growth, personal relationships and community contribution. High level of psychological wellbeing is measured through the six elements from K. Ryff’s definition: self-acceptance, positive interaction with others, autonomy, managing of environment, meaning and personal growth. The research includes a group of 50 students in two Bulgarian high schools.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 30-36
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Bulgarian