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The Psychologically Rich Life Questionnaire in China.

Xiang Zhao1,2, Gareth Davey1,3, Xiangxing Wan1

  • 1Research Centre for Languages and Cultures, School of Foreign Languages and Literature, Yunnan Normal University, Kunming, China.

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This study validated the Psychologically Rich Life Questionnaire for Chinese adolescents. The findings support its use in understanding adolescent psychological richness in China.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Cross-Cultural Psychology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on psychological richness among adolescents, particularly in China.
  • Psychological richness is a construct related to the complexity and depth of an individual's subjective experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the 17-item Psychologically Rich Life Questionnaire (PRLQ) for use with Chinese high school students.
  • To assess the psychometric properties of the PRLQ in a non-Western cultural context.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 1794 Chinese high school students completed the 17-item PRLQ.
  • Psychometric analyses, including internal consistency and factor analysis, were conducted.

Main Results:

  • The 17-item PRLQ demonstrated adequate internal consistency in the Chinese adolescent sample.
  • A two-factor structure was identified, suggesting the questionnaire's applicability in this population.

Conclusions:

  • The validated 17-item PRLQ is a suitable tool for measuring psychological richness in Chinese adolescents.
  • This research contributes to the understanding of adolescent psychological experiences in a cross-cultural context.