Table 4 Relationship between emotions and well-being
Group 1 (N) Median | Group 2 (N) Median | U | p | r | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Self-directed positive emotions | [38] | [20] | |||
Eudaimonic well-being | 5.81 | 6.25 | 215.00 | .007 | r = .43 |
Hedonic well-being | 3.78 | 4.22 | 237.00 | .019 | r = .38 |
Patient-directed positive emotions | [26] | [32] | |||
Eudaimonic well-being | 5.94 | 5.94 | 408.50 | n.s. | |
Hedonic well-being | 3.69 | 4.11 | 279.50 | .033 | r = .33 |
Object-directed positive emotions | [29] | [29] | |||
Eudaimonic well-being | 5.88 | 6.00 | 398.50 | n.s. | |
Hedonic well-being | 3.88 | 4.11 | 324.50 | n.s. | |
Patient-directed negative emotions reflecting bonding | [35] | [23] | |||
Eudaimonic well-being | 5.63 | 6.13 | 216.00 | .003 | r = .46 |
Hedonic well-being | 3.78 | 4.22 | 239.00 | .009 | r = .41 |