C-Type Personality Behavior Pattern Questionnaire – Chinese Version

Description

The C-type personality (Type C) refers to individuals who excessively suppress their emotions, are overly cautious, and struggle to express their opinions. This personality type is commonly associated with women diagnosed with breast cancer. The analysis of Type C behavior patterns indicates that this group may not share identical personalities or life experiences; however, they share a common approach to handling life’s pressures. Common traits include being amiable, not easily expressing anger, worry, fear, and sadness, being dutiful and submissive, and habitually suppressing their needs and feelings to conform to others. They often fear creating unbalanced interpersonal relationships or being isolated, leading to a state of emotional defense that is difficult to breach. The origins of the C-type behavior pattern can often be traced back to early life experiences, such as a lack of parental affection, strict parenting, or unpleasant family dynamics, which contribute to the subsequent development of these patterns.

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Purpose

To analyze the impact of C-type personality on breast cancer and explore therapeutic approaches using traditional Chinese medicine.

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Administration Method and Scoring

The C-type behavior pattern questionnaire consists of statements where respondents answer with “0” for No and “1” for Yes.

Reliability and Validity

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Factors and Subscales

C型行为模式问卷 (C-type Behavior Pattern Questionnaire) includes dimensions related to emotional suppression and interpersonal compliance.

Keywords

C-type personality, breast cancer, emotional suppression, traditional Chinese medicine, psychological treatment

Items in Chinese

1. 很难公开表达自己的情绪，内心总是承受着难以解脱的压力，常常心情紧张、焦虑。
2. 怕面对人群，怕被伤害，谨言慎行。
3. 没有成功地做一件事时，常常自咎，懊悔不已。
4. 对每一个创新的计划都持悲观态度，极怕失败。
5. 总是畏疾忌医，认为会不药而愈。
6. 当发觉自己有可能患病时，隐瞒及拒绝告诉医生。
7. 当发觉自己技不如人时，极度不安，怀疑别人捉弄自己。
8. 就算不愉快时，仍强颜欢笑。
9. 缺乏亲密的人际关系。
10. 认为无力改善现状，只有认命。
11. 认为生活无价值，无意义，无乐趣。
12. 不愿意冒险尝试新事物，怕失败。
13. 从小就认为与家人有很深的隔膜。
14. 通常以药物如镇静药来麻醉自己。
15. 认为隐藏心事是强人的表现。
16. 情绪不佳或失落时，找不到朋友倾诉。

Items in English

1. It is very difficult for me to openly express my emotions, and I always bear an overwhelming amount of pressure that is hard to relieve, often feeling tense and anxious.
2. I fear facing crowds and being harmed, always cautious in my words and actions.
3. When I do not succeed at something, I often blame myself and feel regretful.
4. I hold a pessimistic attitude towards every innovative plan, extremely afraid of failure.
5. I am always afraid of illnesses and avoid medical treatment, believing I will heal on my own.
6. When I realize I might be ill, I conceal it and refuse to tell my doctor.
7. When I discover that my skills are inferior to others, I feel extremely uneasy and suspect others are mocking me.
8. Even when I am unhappy, I still force a smile.
9. I lack intimate relationships.
10. I believe I am powerless to improve the situation and must resign myself to it.
11. I think life has no value, meaning, or joy.
12. I am unwilling to take risks and try new things for fear of failure.
13. Since childhood, I have felt a deep estrangement from my family.
14. I usually numb myself with medications such as sedatives.
15. I believe that hiding my inner thoughts is a sign of strength.
16. When I feel bad or down, I cannot find a friend to confide in.

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