Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: A growing body of research has linked PERMA+4 to employee well-being and performance, yet the role of self-compassion as a psychological mechanism remains unexplored. This study tested a dual-pathway model using mediation and latent profile analyses to examine how PERMA+4 and self-compassion jointly influence work-related outcomes. A sample of full-time employees (N = 576) completed an online survey assessing PERMA+4, self-compassion, and psychological functioning. Mediation analyses showed that self-compassion partially mediated the relationship between PERMA+4 and PsyCap (β = 0.10), JAWS-positive (β = 0.04), JAWS-negative (β = -0.08), job stress (β = -0.10), and turnover intentions (β = -0.05). Latent profile analysis identified two psychological profiles: Flourishers and Strugglers. Flourishers reported higher well-being across all outcomes. These findings offer support for a dual-pathway model of flourishing and provide practical implications for organizations seeking to improve employee well-being through integrated positive psychology interventions targeting both PERMA+4 and self-compassion.
Source: Behavioral Sciences
DOI: 10.3390/bs15121620
Authors: Scott I. Donaldson, Scott I. Donaldson, Margaret L. Kern, Martin Suchta, Michelle McQuaid, Stewart I. Donaldson, Stewart I. Donaldson
Language: English
Subfield: Social Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,654
OpenAlex ID: W4416672938