PMID- 36922931 OWN - NLM STAT- PubMed-not-MEDLINE LR - 20231031 IS - 2174-0852 (Electronic) IS - 1697-2600 (Print) IS - 1697-2600 (Linking) VI - 23 IP - 4 DP - 2023 Oct-Dec TI - Living well: Empirically developed structural equation model for healthy and effective self-regulation. PG - 100375 LID - 10.1016/j.ijchp.2023.100375 [doi] LID - 100375 AB - The purpose of this study is to develop and empirically test a structural equation model (SEM) for healthy and effective self-regulation based on the propositions of self-determination theory (SDT). A cross-sectional data sample (N = 6,705) is used to test the model. The results of the SEM demonstrate good to excellent global fit indices (RMSEA = 0.06, SRMR = 0.04 CFI = 0.97, TLI/NNFI = 0.95) and excellent local fit indices (p < 0.001). It is acknowledged that longitudinal and experimental research designs will be necessary to infer causal effects. However, based on the strong theoretical and empirical grounding of the model, indications for causal effects are discussed beyond correlational relations. The local fit indices imply that autonomy of goals, intrinsic values orientation, mindfulness, and the newly integrated construct clarity about personal values positively affect psychological needs satisfaction and facets of subjective and psychological well-being. Additionally, they indicate that mindfulness and clarity about personal values have the greatest benefits on individual health, well-being, and effectiveness. These results are crucial as they emphasize the significant role of mindfulness in healthy and effective self-regulation. Furthermore, they put the spotlight on a rather new construct; clarity about personal values. By having transferred the knowledge base of SDT into an empirically derived model of healthy and effective self-regulation, this study provides well-grounded indications of how health, well-being, and effectiveness in individuals may be fostered. These indications offer new insights for theory building and practical interventions in domains like psychotherapy, healthcare, organizations, sports, and education. CI - (c) 2023 The Authors. FAU - Heblich, Benedict AU - Heblich B AD - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany. FAU - Terzidis, Orestis AU - Terzidis O AD - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany. FAU - Gonzalez M, Marcos AU - Gonzalez M M AD - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany. AD - Universidad Austral de Chile, Puerto Montt, Chile. FAU - Kuschel, Katherina AU - Kuschel K AD - CENTRUM Catolica Graduate Business School, Lima, Peru. AD - Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, Lima, Peru. FAU - Mukadam, Mouzzam AU - Mukadam M AD - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany. FAU - Birkenbach, Marius AU - Birkenbach M AD - Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe, Germany. LA - eng PT - Journal Article DEP - 20230305 PL - Spain TA - Int J Clin Health Psychol JT - International journal of clinical and health psychology : IJCHP JID - 101237969 PMC - PMC10009076 OTO - NOTNLM OT - Mindfulness OT - Personal values OT - Psychological needs satisfaction OT - Psychological well-being OT - Self-determination theory OT - Subjective well-being COIS- Not applicable. EDAT- 2023/03/17 06:00 MHDA- 2023/03/17 06:01 PMCR- 2023/03/05 CRDT- 2023/03/16 02:13 PHST- 2022/07/28 00:00 [received] PHST- 2023/01/02 00:00 [revised] PHST- 2023/01/28 00:00 [accepted] PHST- 2023/03/16 02:13 [entrez] PHST- 2023/03/17 06:00 [pubmed] PHST- 2023/03/17 06:01 [medline] PHST- 2023/03/05 00:00 [pmc-release] AID - S1697-2600(23)00011-X [pii] AID - 100375 [pii] AID - 10.1016/j.ijchp.2023.100375 [doi] PST - ppublish SO - Int J Clin Health Psychol. 2023 Oct-Dec;23(4):100375. doi: 10.1016/j.ijchp.2023.100375. Epub 2023 Mar 5.