The universality and sufficiency of the five-factor model in Chinese context were investigated. In Study 1, analysis Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R) Assessment (CPAI) taken by students showed four joint factors similar to domains NEO-PI-R. Two unique obtained. Interpersonal Relatedness factor was defined only CPAI scales. Openness domain, however, not represented 2, involving managers, robustness demonstrated. 3, six-factor confirmed with Hawaiian students. Further analyses that...

A combined "emic-etic" approach was adopted to develop an indigenous omnibus personality inventory for the Chinese people. The Personality Assessment Inventory (CPAI) consists of constructs selected specifically in consideration culture as well scales covering commonly found English-language psychological tests. Preliminary results confirmed robust structure related tradition among random samples subjects People's Republic China and Hong Kong. This article reports psychometric properties...

How do women rise to the top of their professions when they also have significant family care responsibilities? This critical question has not been addressed by existing models leadership. In a review recent research, we explore an alternative model usual notion Western male as prototypical leader. The includes (a) relationship-oriented leadership traits, (b) importance teamwork and consensus building, (c) effective work-family interface that with responsibilities create use break through...

This study assessed the differences and similarities in values among practicing managed United States, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China. The Chinese Value Survey (CVS), an instrument based on Eastern cultural values, was used instead typically Western instruments. Discriminant analysis to identify which four CVS dimensions accounted for significant subject groups. models discriminant are discussed compared with hypothesized relationships three countries

The Openness factor was missing from the original Chinese Personality Assessment Inventory (CPAI). We used a combined emic—etic approach to generate six culturally relevant scales. In Study 1, scales were added revised CPAI and standardized using representative sample of 1,911 adults in China Hong Kong. Factor analysis showed that merged with factors CPAI. 2, 1,094 college students took CPAI-2 NEO-FFI. Joint analyses four loaded Implications on meaning as personality culture discussed.

Psychological research that involves cross-cultural comparisons has increased considerably during the last decade and is expected to escalate further.Given its growing popularity within mainstream psychology, no longer can be considered sole domain of experts trained in this specialization.Concomitant with expansion, important methodological advances quantitative psychology (e.g., measurement, statistical analysis, design) impact study cultural differences.The purpose article heighten...

This study adopted a spillover-crossover model to examine the roles of personality and perceived social support as antecedents work-family interface among dual-earner couples in China. Married (N = 306) from 2 major cities China (Shanghai Jinan) completed questionnaires measuring relationship-oriented trait (i.e., family orientation), work support, conflict enhancement. The results showed that orientation was positively associated with family-to-work enhancement negatively for both husbands...

The purpose of the present study is to examine crossover effects from one partner's work–family interface (work–family conflict [WFC] and enrichment [ WFE ]) other four outcomes (psychological strain, life satisfaction, marital satisfaction job satisfaction) in a sample Chinese dual‐earner couples. Married couples ( N = 361) completed battery questionnaires, including scale, psychological strain life, marital, as well scale. Results actor–partner interdependence model APIM ) analyses showed...

The article examines the structure of Chinese Personality Assessment Inventory (CPAI), an indigenous assessment instrument, in two English-speaking samples. In Study 1, English version CPAI was developed and administered to a sample 675 Singaporean Chinese. Factor analysis showed that factor similar original normative sample. Joint NEO-FFI Interpersonal Relatedness not covered by NEO-FFI, whereas Openness domain CPAI. 2, Caucasian American those implications administering non-Chinese...

The present study examined three fundamental components contributing to life satisfaction among Chinese college students − who you are, how conceive of yourself, and understand the world in which function. To account for beyond self‐esteem, we used two comprehensive measures personality social beliefs that have recently established their cross‐cultural applicability: Cross‐Cultural Personality Assessment Inventory Social Axioms Survey. It was found variables tapping interpersonal...

Cet article passe en revue les recherches transculturelles sur grandes évaluations de la personnalité dans pays asiatiques, à savoir le MMPI, l’EPQ, STAI et NEO‐PI‐R. On aborde question l’application interculturelle tests traduits. L’Inventaire d’Evaluation Personnalité Chinois (CPAI) est mentionné comme exemple travaux autochtones qui ont mis évidence des dimensions originales ou importantes. Développéà l’origine tant qu’outil d’évaluation culturellement approprié au peuple chinois, CPAI a...

This article reviews the Chinese historical context of personality testing. Issues interpretation and methodology related to initial adaptations English-language tests are discussed. The deficiencies imposed-etic approach addressed by recent development indigenous measures. Three large-scale inventories developed for people introduced evaluated: Ko's Mental Health Questionnaire, Multi-Trait Personality Inventory, Assessment Inventory (CPAI). Research with instruments has provided relevant...

The study tested the model of perceived support from medical staff and family/friends on severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) survivors' mental health as mediated by self-care self-efficacy. One hundred forty-three SARS survivors recruited Hong Kong Hospital Authority following 18 months recovery were surveyed trained interviewers using structured questionnaires. Based structural equation modeling, findings showed that self-efficacy completely effects status. achieved a satisfactory fit,...

Depressive illness was a common clinical syndrome found in general practice Hong Kong. The phenomenon of somatization among Chinese depressives investigated. Patients clinically identified as depressed were compared with organic patients terms their presenting complaints and responses to symptom checklist. Sleep disturbances, malaise, pains aches, dizziness, menopausal symptoms the most frequent distrubances that prompted seek help practice. When directly asked, these admitted having various...

Crossover refers to the interpersonal process that occurs when stress or strain experienced by one person affects level of another in same social environment. This study examined moderating role empathy (empathic concern and perspective taking) relationship between partner’s work–family interface (work–family conflict [WFC] enrichment [WFE]) other outcome variables (psychological marital satisfaction) a sample 361 Chinese dual-earner couples. Moderated actor-partner interdependence model...