Positive interpersonal relationships mediate the association between social skills and psychological well-being

Chris Segrin; Melissa Taylor

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2007.01.017

Positive interpersonal relationships mediate the association between social skills and psychological well-being

Chris Segrin, Melissa Taylor

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Abstract

This study examined the association between social skills and psychological well-being, operationalized through a variety of positive psychological states. It was hypothesized that positive relations with other people would mediate the association between social skills and psychological well-being. A community based sample of 703 adults, aged 18-87 completed measures of social skills, positive relations with others, and the following indicators of psychological well-being: life satisfaction, environmental mastery, self-efficacy, hope, happiness, and quality of life. Results indicate that social skills were consistently and positively associated with all indicators of psychological well-being. Social skills were also strongly associated with positive relations with others. Positive relations with others proved to mediate the association between social skills and all measures of psychological well-being.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	637-646
Number of pages	10
Journal	Personality and Individual Differences
Volume	43
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2007.01.017
State	Published - Sep 2007

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Interpersonal relationships
Positive psychology
Social skills

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General Psychology

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