Motivations for Self-deprecation among Chinese People – Chinese Version

Description

Self-deprecation is a common practice in interpersonal interactions, reflecting various motivations and cultural values. It can serve as a means of adhering to social norms, preventing conflicts, and expressing sincerity.

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Purpose

The primary focus is to understand the motivations behind self-deprecation and its relationship with subjective well-being in the context of Chinese culture.

Test Year

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Administration Method and Scoring

The study utilized a 4-point Likert scale, where 1 indicates “very inconsistent” and 4 indicates “very consistent.”

Reliability and Validity

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Factors and Subscales

– 维度一：规范性 (Dimension One: Normative)
– Driven by motives aligned with moral standards and social customs, including items 1, 2, and 3.

– 维度二：防御性 (Dimension Two: Defensive)
– Aimed at avoiding interpersonal conflicts or preventing oneself from facing unnecessary pressure due to attention, including items 4, 5, 6, and 7.

– 维度三：真诚性 (Dimension Three: Sincere)
– Arising from genuine feelings of dissatisfaction with oneself or to express respect and gratitude toward the interaction partner, including items 8, 9, and 10.

Keywords

Self-deprecation, cultural values, subjective well-being, interpersonal interaction

Items in Chinese

1. 自谦是交往场合的要求
2. 自谦是有修养的表现
3. 自谦是一种美德
4. 自谦是为了避免与人冲突
5. 自谦是为了不让人反感
6. 自谦可让自己尽量和大家一样
7. 自谦是因为相信“打出头鸟”
8. 自谦是因为对方值得尊重
9. 自谦是觉得自己确实有待改进
10. 自谦是因为感激对方

Items in English

1. Self-deprecation is a requirement in social interactions.
2. Self-deprecation is a manifestation of cultivation.
3. Self-deprecation is a virtue.
4. Self-deprecation is to avoid conflicts with others.
5. Self-deprecation is to prevent others from being displeased.
6. Self-deprecation can help align oneself with everyone else.
7. Self-deprecation is based on the belief of “the nail that sticks out gets hammered down.”
8. Self-deprecation is due to the respect one has for others.
9. Self-deprecation comes from the realization that there is room for self-improvement.
10. Self-deprecation is rooted in gratitude towards others.

References

胡金生. 中国人自谦的动机及其与主观幸福感的关系[J]. 辽宁师范大学学报:社会科学版, 2009(5):48-51.