What does this research mean for the field?

A discrepancy between actual and ideal self-construal negatively impacts well-being. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The study examines the relationship between discrepancies in self-construal and overall well-being.

March 12, 2026The Proceedings of the Annual Convention of the Japanese Psychological Association0 citationsOpen Access

Discrepancy between actual and ideal self-construal and well-being

NNNaoki Nakazato NKNanami Kageyama OMOga Mizogami

Key Points

The study examines the relationship between discrepancies in self-construal and overall well-being.
Surveys measuring actual and ideal self-construals
Assessment of well-being indicators
Comparative analysis of self-reported data
Higher discrepancies correlate with lower levels of well-being
Participants with aligned self-construals report greater satisfaction
Variability in self-construal impacts emotional health

Abstract

Key Words: self-construal, actual and ideal selves, well-being

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