Self-Complexity and Well-Being: A Short Evaluation

Yıl 2023, Cilt: 10 Sayı: 2, 882 - 891, 25.10.2023

Gülçin Akbaş Uslu

https://doi.org/10.17336/igusbd.1060801

Öz

Self-complexity is defined as nonoverlapping aspects of the self. The pioneering research of Linville underlined the role of self-complexity in well-being. The basic proposition is that self-complexity can act as a buffer against stress; when one aspect is threatened, the other undamaged aspects of the self will protect the individual's core self. Following Linville's propositions, several researchers tested the role of self-complexity on various well-being outcomes such as depression and emotional distress. Results of these studies are mixed in terms of the functions of self-complexity. Even though there is support for the positive effects of self-complexity, some studies revealed the negative and burdening effect of self-complexity on well-being. The inconsistency between different studies may be related to measurement problems and how researchers approached self-complexity. This paper addresses basic findings of self-complexity and discusses the conditions in which the buffering effect of self-complexity is observed.

Anahtar Kelimeler

self-complexity, well-being, distinct selves, stress, buffering effect

Benlik Karmaşıklığı ve İyilik Hali: Kısa Bir Değerlendirme

Öz

Benlik karmaşıklığı, benliğin birbiriyle örtüşmeyen yönleri olarak tanımlanır. Linville'in öncü araştırması, benlik karmaşıklığının iyilik halindeki rolüne dikkat çekmiştir. Temel öneri, benlik karmaşıklığının strese karşı bir tampon vazifesi görebileceğidir; benliğin bir yönü tehdit edildiğinde, benliğin zarar görmemiş diğer yönleri bireyin öz benliğini koruyacaktır. Linville'in önermelerini takiben, birçok araştırmacı, benlik karmaşıklığının, depresyon ve duygusal sıkıntı gibi çeşitli iyilik hali çıktıları üzerindeki rolünü test etmiştir. Bu çalışmaların bulguları benlik karmaşıklığının işlevleri açısından karışıktır. Benlik karmaşıklığının olumlu sonuçları olduğunu destekleyen bulgular olsa da bazı araştırmalar benlik karmaşıklığının iyilik hali üzerindeki olumsuz ve külfetli etkisini ortaya koymuştur. Farklı araştırmalar arasındaki tutarsızlık, ölçüm problemleri ve araştırmacıların benlik karmaşıklığını nasıl ele aldığı ile ilgili olabilir. Bu yazı, benlik karmaşıklığıyla ilgili temel bulgularını ele almakta ve benlik karmaşıklığının tampon etkisinin gösterdiği koşulları tartışmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

benlik karmaşıklığı, iyilik hali, farklı benlikler, stres, tampon etkisi

Kaynakça

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