How does self-concept clarity influence happiness in social settings? The role of strangers versus friends
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Date
2019
Authors
Merdin-Uygur, Ezgi
Sarial-Abi, Gulen
Gurhan-Canli, Zeynep
Hesapci, Ozlem
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Routledge Journals Taylor & Francis Ltd
Abstract
Self-concept clarity (SCC) defined as the extent to which the content of an individual's self-beliefs is clearly and confidently defined and internally consistent influences experiences in social relationships. This paper extends the previous literature on SCC by proposing and demonstrating that high-SCC individuals anticipate and experience more happiness than low-SCC individuals when they share a social setting with friends and anticipate and experience less happiness than low-SCC individuals when they share a social setting with strangers and that this is because of perceived interpersonal distance. A series of four studies including both online studies and a field study support these predictions. Alternative explanations of self-esteem and self-efficacy are also ruled out. The findings yield both theoretical contributions and practical implications.
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Self-concept clarity, Perceived interpersonal distance, Experience with strangers, Experience with friends, Happiness
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2
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Volume
18
Issue
4
Start Page
443
End Page
466