TRUST AS A PREDICTOR OF OPTIMAL PERSONALITY FUNCTIONING
Abstract
In the study the problem of optimal personality functioning is regarded. The theoretical background of the OPF in different approaches shows that the existing a general understanding of OPF is too wide and more concrete approaches to it include different components regarding the views of the authors to the personality. The humanistic approach to the personality views OPF in terms of personal growth, self-actualization, autonomy, values and goals. The model of OPF, consisting of two domains, is proposed. These domains are C. Ryff`s model of psychological well-being and S. Maddi’s hardiness. Both constructs grew out of humanistic views on human nature and have theoretical and empirical background. Trust is regarded as an important predictor of OPF. Despite the existing personality development theories, which postulate that trust is the basic disposition for personality functioning and it influences its interactions with the world, we observe the lack of empirical studies devoted to trust as a well-being or OPF predictor. The empirical study of indexes of OPF (consisting of PWB and hardiness) and trust at the sample of students was provided. The data of correlation analysis, regression analysis and structural modelling empirically confirm the validity of model of OPF, including domains of PWB and Hardiness. We also provide the evidence of importance of general trust and self-trust for OPF.
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