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Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 18 no. 9 (2024)

The Rise of Dutertismo: Neuroticism Trait Mediate the Link Between Authoritarian Attitude and Subjective Well-Being

Kim Daniel  Sanchez | Ana Nelia L. Jumamil

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The classical notion of authoritarian attitude claims it lowers subjective well-being (Onraet & Van Hiel, 2014). However, some findings indicated that the authoritarian attitude is a protective function. The current study’s data involved 706 participants who responded to psychological questionnaires spread through online platforms. Results showed that the neuroticism trait mediated the link between authoritarian attitude and subjective well-being. The authoritarian attitude negative association with the neuroticism trait could influence the decrease in negative feelings and influence increase in flourishing and positive feelings. The result extends the explanation for adherence to an authoritarian worldview and can be used to explain the rise of Dutertismo in the Philippine context.



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