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Assertiveness and personality dimensions in Chinese students

P N Hamid1

  • 1Department of Applied Social Studies, City Polytechnic of Hong Kong, Kowloon.

Psychological Reports
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This study compared personality traits in Chinese students, finding assertiveness linked to higher Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Openness. Nonassertiveness correlated with greater Agreeableness and Conscientiousness, offering insights for cross-cultural counseling.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cross-cultural Psychology
  • Personality Psychology

Background:

  • Understanding personality traits is crucial in psychology.
  • The Big Five personality traits (Neuroticism, Extraversion, Openness, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness) are a widely accepted model.
  • Cultural factors can influence personality expression and behavior, such as assertiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the Big Five personality traits profiles of assertive and nonassertive students in a Chinese sample.
  • To explore the relationship between assertiveness levels and specific personality dimensions within a cultural context.
  • To identify potential implications for cross-cultural counseling practices.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 208 Chinese students was recruited.

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  • Participants were divided into two groups: 104 assertive students and 104 nonassertive students.
  • The Big Five personality traits were assessed and compared between the two groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Assertiveness was significantly associated with higher scores in Neuroticism, Extraversion, and Openness.
    • Nonassertiveness showed a correlation with higher scores in Agreeableness and Conscientiousness.
    • Distinct personality profiles emerged for assertive versus nonassertive individuals in this Chinese sample.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings suggest that assertiveness and nonassertiveness are linked to specific patterns within the Big Five personality traits in a Chinese cultural context.
    • These personality differences have implications for understanding and addressing cross-cultural counseling needs.
    • Further research can explore these associations in diverse cultural settings to refine counseling approaches.