Table 3 Linear regression results showing how well the most predictive competencies predicted answers to our four life-quality criterion questions (in descending order by beta value)***p < 0.001.
Criterion variable | Best predictor variable among the nine competencies | β | t | r2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Happiness | Manages Thoughts Constructively | 0.23*** | 59.67 | 0.40 |
Resilience level | Manages Thoughts Constructively | 0.20*** | 50.82 | 0.33 |
Personal success | Manages Thoughts Constructively | 0.19*** | 45.14 | 0.28 |
Professional success | Seeks to Grow and Improve | 0.17*** | 34.51 | 0.19 |