Trait self-control mediates the relationship between adolescents’ Internet altruistic behavior and subjective well-being

• Chao Peng

  University of Jinan

• Weiyi Song

  University of Jinan

• Fen Ren

  University of Jinan

• Yuehua Tong

  University of Jinan

We investigated the mediating effect of trait self-control in the relationship between Internet altruistic behavior (IAB) and subjective well-being (SWB) in Chinese adolescents. Participants were 179 boys and 236 girls (N = 415), who completed the Internet Altruistic Behavior Scale, the Chinese Self-Control Scale, and the Index of Well-Being in one sitting. The correlation analysis results reveal that IAB had a positive correlation with trait self-control and SWB, trait self-control was positively correlated with SWB, and the combined effect of IAB and trait self-control positively affected SWB. Additionally, IAB had an indirect positive effect on SWB via trait self-control, which indicates that trait self-control partially mediated the relationship between IAB and SWB. These results offer insight into the underlying mechanisms of how IAB may promote SWB in adolescents.

1. Chao Peng, University of Jinan

   School of Education and Psychology

2. Weiyi Song, University of Jinan

   School of Education and Psychology

3. Fen Ren, University of Jinan

   School of Education and Psychology

4. Yuehua Tong, University of Jinan
   School of Education and Psychology

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