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Front Psychol August 2020 PMID 32982861

Self-Transcendent Aspirations and Life Satisfaction: The Moderated Mediation Role of Gratitude Considering Conditional Effects of Affective and Cognitive Empathy.

Xavier Oriol, Jesús Unanue, Rafael Miranda, Alberto Amutio, César Bazán

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The discussions emphasize the relevance of the study by quoting findings such as 'self-transcendent life aspirations are strongly related to life satisfaction,' and words like 'new research' and 'results show' demonstrate active engagement and interest. Overall, the tone and phrasing suggest that these social discussions recognize the study's potential impact on understanding well-being, with some referencing implications for mental health and mindfulness.

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Most discussions agree with the research findings, highlighting that self-transcendent goals are linked to greater life satisfaction.

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The posts demonstrate high interest, with references to key concepts like gratitude, empathy, and their roles in well-being.

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Some posts go beyond surface acknowledgment, quoting results like 'strongly related to life satisfaction' and mentioning the implications for mental health and happiness.

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Although not universally stated, there is an indication that the research could influence future psychological approaches and personal development strategies.

Abstract in brief

  • This study explores how self-transcendent life aspirations, which focus on helping others and benefiting society, can enhance overall life satisfaction, with gratitude serving as a key mediating factor.
  • The research also examines how cognitive and affective empathy influence these relationships, finding that cognitive empathy significantly moderates the effects of self-transcendent aspirations on both gratitude and life satisfaction.
  • The findings highlight the importance of both mediating and moderating mechanisms in understanding how aiming for higher purpose and showing empathy can contribute to feeling more satisfied with life.]
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New Research: Self-Transcendent Aspirations and Life Satisfaction: The Moderated Mediation Role of Gratitude Considering Conditional Effects of Affective and Cognitive Empathy https://t.co/DAp1VWqC35 #Psychology #Psych

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Self-Transcendent Aspirations and Life Satisfaction: The Moderated Mediation Role of Gratitude Considering Conditional Effects of Affective and Cognitive Empathy https://t.co/LmN7YQneNd #psychology

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Self-Transcendent Aspirations and Life Satisfaction: The Moderated Mediation Role of Gratitude Considering Conditional Effects of Affective and Cognitive Empathy https://t.co/LmN7YQneNd #psychology

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Daniel Jacobs
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Self-Transcendent Aspirations and Life Satisfaction: The Moderated Mediation Role of Gratitude Considering Conditional Effects of Affective and Cognitive Empathy https://t.co/LmN7YQneNd #psychology

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RT @FrontPsychol: New Research: Self-Transcendent Aspirations and Life Satisfaction: The Moderated Mediation Role of Gratitude Considering…

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New Research: Self-Transcendent Aspirations and Life Satisfaction: The Moderated Mediation Role of Gratitude Considering Conditional Effects of Affective and Cognitive Empathy https://t.co/DAp1VWqC35 #Psychology #Psych

Sep 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 32,041 followers View post →
Daniel Jacobs
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Self-Transcendent Aspirations and Life Satisfaction: The Moderated Mediation Role of Gratitude Considering Conditional Effects of Affective and Cognitive Empathy https://t.co/LmN7YQneNd #psychology

Aug 27, 2020 · 1,789 followers View post →
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We are the stories we tell ourselves. "our results show that self-transcendent life aspirations are strongly related to life satisfaction" #psychology #mentalhealth #mindfulness #happiness | https://t.co/J77xrmi1nq

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