Psychological Moment: A Longitudinal Assessment
Psychological moment, or PM, is an enigma in the field of psychology. It is a concept that has been discussed in the literature for decades but still remains unclear to many practitioners. The purpose of this article is to explore the concept of PM and assess its validity as a diagnostic tool. To do this, a longitudinal study was conducted, with participants completing assessments at three time points over a three-year period.
PM is defined as an emotional state that is experienced intensely and briefly, and is characterized by a sense of “power” that can lead to a positive outcome. It has been suggested that PM is an adaptive process that enables individuals to take advantage of opportunities that would otherwise be missed. However, the validity of this concept has not been established.
The study participants included adults from a variety of backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, genders, and educational levels. At each of the three time points, participants completed psychological assessments, including the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scale, the Scale of Psychological Moment (SPM), and the Five Factor Model of Personality (FFM).
Results showed that participants who experienced higher levels of PM at baseline had higher levels of PM at follow-up. Furthermore, participants with higher levels of PM at baseline were more likely to have higher levels of self-efficacy, higher levels of emotional regulation, and better outcomes in the ACE scale.
Overall, the results of this study suggest that PM is a real phenomenon and that it is associated with positive outcomes. It is important to note that further research is needed to better understand the mechanism behind PM and how it may be used as a diagnostic tool.
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