Simsek, Omer Faruk2023-06-162023-06-1620130303-83001573-0921https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-011-9927-1https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14365/966A model indicating that the relationship between collective self-esteem and indicators of subjective well-being, happiness and life satisfaction, was mediated by personal self-esteem was tested by structural equation modeling. The model, including all participants, fitted well to the data. The results suggested that the relationship of collective self-esteem to happiness was fully mediated by personal self-esteem, whereas a partial mediation was the case for life satisfaction. When tested in four groups of attachment styles, however, the results indicated a full mediation for fearful, preoccupied and dismissing groups, but a partial mediation for the secure group. The results are discussed in the pursuing self-esteem framework.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessCollective self-esteemPersonal self-esteemAttachmentHappinessLife-satisfactionIdentityTerror ManagementStrategic VariationsLife SatisfactionNegative AffectNeedIdentityBelongMortalityFrameworkPursuitArticle10.1007/s11205-011-9927-12-s2.0-84872497909