Table 1.
Alignment of study outcomes and associated measurement scales to dimensions from prior models of positive mental health and psychological well-being.
| Positive mental health and psychological well-being dimensions | BetterUp dimensions | ||||
| Dimension | Definition | Dimension | Reliability (Cronbach α) | Items (n) | Sample item |
| Autonomy [31] | Self-determining and independent; regulates behavior from within | Emotional regulation | .84 | 3 | I have effective strategies for maintaining control of my emotions |
| Environmental mastery [31] | Sense of competence in managing the context around them | Self-efficacy | .84 | 3 | I believe I can achieve the things that I really want in life |
| Self-acceptance [31] | Positive attitude toward the self, including good and bad aspects | Self- awareness |
.70 | 4 | I have a good sense of the things in life that bring me joy |
| Purpose in life [31] | Holds beliefs that give life purpose; feels meaning in present and past life | Purpose and meaning | .92 | 3 | The work I do makes an impact |
| Personal growth [31] | Motivation for continued growth and development | Prospection | .87 | 3 | I think about how to make the most out of my future |
| Positive relations with others [31] | Satisfying and trusting relationships, understands give and take | Social connection | .80 | 3 | I regularly interact with people who give me support and encouragement |
| Stress [32] | Experience of tension as a result of personal or work circumstances | Stress | .89 | 3 | I experience a great deal of tension in my daily life |
| Resilience [33] | Cope, recover, and grow from challenging circumstances | Resilience | .88 | 3 | I recover quickly after stressful experiences |
| Life satisfaction [34] | Feeling of fulfillment in life | Life satisfaction | .84 | 2 | To what extent are the things you do in your life worthwhile? |