The influence of willingness to change on relationship quality across cultures

Lam, Ben C. P.; Cross, Susan E.; Chen, Sylvia Xiaohua; Hui, Bryant P. H.; Lau, Clara Bik San; Ng, Jacky; Ng, Hilary

doi:10.1037/e512142015-835

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“…Given that East Asians expect more change than do Westerners, I anticipate that Chinese will be less likely than European Americans to think that the partner aspects that they describe are stable. This prediction is consistent with the theory of dialectical relationship thinking as well as some recent findings that Chinese are more likely than European Americans to perceive changes in their partners (Lam et al, 2014).…”

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for their guidance and support throughout the course of this research. I am greatly in debt to my fiancée and parents, who have provided me unconditional support and love all these years. Words are not enough to mention all the things they have done for me. I would never be able to complete my study without their support and love. I would like to thank my colleagues, collaborators, research assistants in my lab, my former adviser Dr. Sylvia Chen and her lab, my mentor Prof. Michael Bond who introduced me to cultural psychology, the ISU department faculty and staff for their help, suggestions and encouragement. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to those who were willing to participate in my studies, without whom, this dissertation would not have been possible.

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Section: Organization Of Partner Knowledgesupporting

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“…Participants reported their general relationship quality on six items (e.g., "We have a good relationship") using a 7-point scale anchored by 1 = strongly disagree and 7 = strongly agree. This general measure of relationship quality has been successfully used in Chinese samples (e.g., Lam et al, 2014).…”

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The influence of willingness to change on relationship quality across cultures

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