Linking collective self-esteem to well-being indicators of arts therapies students and practitioners: Meaning and engagement as mediators

摘要: Abstract This study examined the relationships between collective self-esteem (CSE), job satisfaction (professional outcome), and subjective well-being (personal outcome) in Israeli creative arts therapies students as compared to practitioners ( N  = 233). Based on self-enhancement theory conservation of resources theory, roles work engagement meaningful two parallel mediators these were also examined. Analysis intergroup differences indicated that scored higher than CSE, whereas all other variables. The results portrayed a complex picture. For students, only engagement, but not work, mediated relationship CSE satisfaction; there was no spillover effect students’ personal well-being. practitioners, both such professional variables affected practitioners’ Implications for research practice are discussed.