Author:
Hitlin Steven,Andersson Matthew A.
Abstract
Abstract
Individuals who report subjective dignity also report better past, current, and predicted health and lesser frequency of depressive symptoms. These associations hold across a variety of demographic backgrounds and rival in size those linked to income and social status. Meanwhile, individuals experiencing dignity threat are much more likely to report a variety of health issues. An instrumental variable analysis provides support for the proposition that dignity leads to better health. Dignity relates to better health net of mastery, life meaning, and mattering to others. In fact, it is most strongly linked to general health when these other resources are lacking, suggesting its unique role in promoting well-being among those who are structurally or extremely disadvantaged.
Publisher
Oxford University PressNew York
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