The human experience of meaning in life is widely viewed as a cornerstone of well-being
and a central human motivation. Self-reports of meaning in life relate to a host of important …

A variety of philosophical and psychological perspectives converge to suggest that a happy
and meaningful life is the product of living in accord with one's true self. This idea similarly …

The concept of authenticity informs a number of central topics in management studies. On
the surface, it might seem that a consensus exists about its meaning; there is indeed …

While authenticity has received considerable attention in the marketing literature, the factors
that influence the perceived authenticity of a celebrity's “human brand” have remained …

Recent advances in the science of meaning in life have taught us a great deal about the
nature of the experience of meaning in life, its antecedents and consequences, and its …

We provide a theoretical framework for what it means to be self-connected and propose that
self-connection is an important potential contributor to a person's well-being. We define self …

Drawing on identity development theory, this study examines the relationships between
negative dark tourism transformative experiences (NDTTEs), self-reflection, self-rumination …

The current research sought to better understand the effect of mindfulness on well-being by
examining self-connection as a potential mediator. We define self-connection as:(1) an …

Although consumers put substantial effort toward their appearance, engaging in beauty work
is often seen as inauthentic, posing challenges for beauty companies that increasingly rely …

The present research used multiple methods to examine the hypothesis that perceived true
self-knowledge and decision satisfaction are inextricably linked together by a widely held …