Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science (JCBS)
Volume 31, January 2024
Authors
Taiki Shima, Takashi Muto
Abstract
This study aimed to conceptually replicate previous research. It detected subgroups of psychological flexibility (PF), which are based on the overall PF subcomponent, using latent class analysis and examined the relationships among the subgroups, well-being, and psychological distress. A total of 672 Japanese community sample participants completed the online survey. Analyses revealed three distinct profiles, namely, high-, moderate-, and low-PF groups. Well-being and psychological distress significantly differed across the groups. The high-PF group exhibited the highest levels of well-being and the lowest levels of distress, while the opposite results are true for the low-PF group. Furthermore, the high-PF group included more men than women and older participants. These results were almost consistent with previous data and demonstrated the stability of the subgroup structures of the PF level. The study discussed future directions for the PF profiles and cultural variables.