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View article: Longitudinal Analyses in the Global Flourishing Study: Wave 1 Predictors of Wave 2 Flourishing
Longitudinal Analyses in the Global Flourishing Study: Wave 1 Predictors of Wave 2 Flourishing Open
We assess numerous aspects of flourishing and their possible determinants using longitudinal panel data analyses from Waves 1 and 2 of the Global Flourishing Study. The Global Flourishing Study is a longitudinal panel study of more than 20…
View article: The prevalence and predictors of experiences of beauty in 22 countries: An international assessment of aesthetic appreciation in the Global Flourishing Study
The prevalence and predictors of experiences of beauty in 22 countries: An international assessment of aesthetic appreciation in the Global Flourishing Study Open
Experiences of beauty (EoB) are an important aspect of wellbeing for many people. However, there is relatively little understanding of factors associated with such experiences, especially cross-nationally. In that respect, we present the m…
View article: The roots of belonging: childhood predictors of belonging in 22 countries
The roots of belonging: childhood predictors of belonging in 22 countries Open
Belonging is a fundamental human need, yet its origins in childhood experiences remain underexplored. Childhood predictors of belonging in adulthood using nationally representative data have also largely been overlooked. This study analyze…
View article: Childhood antecedents of adult place satisfaction in 22 countries
Childhood antecedents of adult place satisfaction in 22 countries Open
We examine how childhood predictors-including retrospectively reported familial relationships, socioeconomic status, health, and religious activities-potentially influence satisfaction with the area or city where one lives (i.e., place sat…
View article: Seeds of Hope: Cross-National Analysis of Childhood Predictors of Hope in 22 Countries
Seeds of Hope: Cross-National Analysis of Childhood Predictors of Hope in 22 Countries Open
This study investigates childhood predictors of adult hope across 22 countries, leveraging data from 202,898 participants in the Global Flourishing Study. Key findings indicate that positive childhood experiences, such as excellent or very…
View article: The Global Flourishing Study: Study Profile and Initial Results on Flourishing
The Global Flourishing Study: Study Profile and Initial Results on Flourishing Open
The Global Flourishing Study is a longitudinal panel study of over 200,000 participants in 22 geographically and culturally diverse countries, spanning all six populated continents, with nationally representative sampling and intended annu…
View article: Childhood Experiences and Adult Prayer or Meditation in 22 Countries Around the World
Childhood Experiences and Adult Prayer or Meditation in 22 Countries Around the World Open
Background: Few studies have examined how childhood experiences and characteristics shape daily prayer or meditation in adulthood across countries around the world using nationally-representative data. Methods: The current study addresses …
View article: Cross-National and Demographic Variations in Daily Prayer or Meditation: Insights from the Global Flourishing Study
Cross-National and Demographic Variations in Daily Prayer or Meditation: Insights from the Global Flourishing Study Open
Background: Relatively few studies have examined how daily prayer or meditation varies across: (a) countries around the world; and (b) demographic groups in diverse nations and cultures. Methods: The current study addresses these issues by…
View article: Where Hope Thrives: Demographic Variation in Hope Across 22 Countries
Where Hope Thrives: Demographic Variation in Hope Across 22 Countries Open
This cross-national study explores self-rated hope across diverse national and demographic contexts, aiming to bridge the gap in understanding its variability and influence on human flourishing. Utilizing the Global Flourishing Study datas…
View article: Global Patterns of Belonging Across 22 Countries in the Global Flourishing Study
Global Patterns of Belonging Across 22 Countries in the Global Flourishing Study Open
Belonging is the human need to form and maintain lasting, positive, and significant connections. However, as our societies grow more diverse and complex, understanding the factors associated with a sense of belonging has become increasingl…
View article: The Roots of Belonging: Childhood Predictors of Belonging in 22 Countries
The Roots of Belonging: Childhood Predictors of Belonging in 22 Countries Open
Belonging is a fundamental human need, yet its origins in childhood experiences remain underexplored. Childhood predictors of belonging in adulthood using nationally representative data have also largely been overlooked. This study analyze…
View article: Seeds of Hope: A Cross-National Analysis of Childhood Predictors of Hope in 22 Countries
Seeds of Hope: A Cross-National Analysis of Childhood Predictors of Hope in 22 Countries Open
This study investigates childhood predictors of adult hope across 22 countries, leveraging data from 202,898 participants in the Global Flourishing Study. Key findings indicate that positive childhood experiences, such as excellent or very…
View article: The Global Flourishing Study: Study Profile and Initial Results on Flourishing
The Global Flourishing Study: Study Profile and Initial Results on Flourishing Open
The Global Flourishing Study is a longitudinal panel study of over 200,000 participants in 22 geographically and culturally diverse countries, spanning all six populated continents, with nationally representative sampling, and intended ann…
View article: Childhood Antecedents of Current Place Satisfaction in Adults: A Cross-National Analysis of 22 Countries
Childhood Antecedents of Current Place Satisfaction in Adults: A Cross-National Analysis of 22 Countries Open
We examine how childhood predictors, including retrospectively reported familial relationships, socioeconomic status, health, and religious activities, potentially influence satisfaction with the area or city where one lives (i.e., place s…
View article: Global Patterns of Belonging: A Cross-National Study of 22 Countries
Global Patterns of Belonging: A Cross-National Study of 22 Countries Open
Belonging is the human need to form and maintain lasting, positive, and significant connections. However, as our societies grow more diverse and complex, understanding the factors associated with a sense of belonging has become increasingl…
View article: Multidimensional Flourishing in Africa: An Intracontinental Analysis of 38 Well-Being Indicators in 40 Countries
Multidimensional Flourishing in Africa: An Intracontinental Analysis of 38 Well-Being Indicators in 40 Countries Open
Despite the rising global interest in well-being and its various dimensions, research in this area has been criticized for its Western-centric conceptual and geographical emphasis. In this cross-sectional study, we leverage more than 30 in…
View article: Belonging in Higher Education: A Twenty Year Systematic Review
Belonging in Higher Education: A Twenty Year Systematic Review Open
Belonging is more than just a buzzword; it is a critical factor that affects students’ academic engagement, motivation, persistence, and overall achievement, especially considering the diversity of students in educational settings. The goa…
View article: Beyond a single story: The heterogeneity of human flourishing in 22 countries
Beyond a single story: The heterogeneity of human flourishing in 22 countries Open
Contemporary cross-cultural research on flourishing and development has been limited by a focus on Western populations and typically Western priorities, and by attention to only a few indicators of flourishing, such as life satisfaction, l…
View article: Testing the underlying structure of unfounded beliefs about COVID-19 around the world
Testing the underlying structure of unfounded beliefs about COVID-19 around the world Open
Unfounded—conspiracy and health—beliefs about COVID-19 have accompanied the pandemic worldwide. Here, we examined cross-nationally the structure and correlates of these beliefs with an 8-item scale, using a multigroup confirmatory factor a…
View article: How place shapes the aspirations of hope: the allegory of the privileged and the underprivileged
How place shapes the aspirations of hope: the allegory of the privileged and the underprivileged Open
We articulate a holistic understanding of hope, going beyond the common conceptualization of hope in terms of positive affect and cognition by considering what hope means for the underprivileged. In the recognition that hope is always situ…
View article: The First Indigenous Anglican Diocese of Western Africa: Contested Legacy of the Diocese on the Niger and CMS Mission in Igboland
The First Indigenous Anglican Diocese of Western Africa: Contested Legacy of the Diocese on the Niger and CMS Mission in Igboland Open
As Nigeria grew as an independent nation, the role of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) began to evolve, reflecting the needs of a burgeoning multi-ethnic society. This transformation is particularly evident in the Diocese on the Niger –…
View article: Flourishing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study in South Africa
Flourishing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Longitudinal Study in South Africa Open
In this longitudinal study, we examine changes in psychological distress and multidimensional well-being from before to during the COVID-19 pandemic among South African adults. As a secondary purpose, we explore whether pre-pandemic flouri…