The Relationship Between Chinese Cultural Beliefs About Adversity and Psychological Adjustment in Chinese Families with Economic Disadvantage

Shek, Daniel T. L.; Tang, Vera M. Y.; Lam, Ching Man; Lam, M. C.; Tsoi, K. W.; Tsang, K. M.

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“…Chinese cultural beliefs of adversity and life satisfaction among older people Consistent with the assertion of cognitive psychology that people are not affected by things themselves but by people's interpretation of things, it was stated that personal beliefs can be significant protective factors for people experiencing adversity or socio-economic disadvantages (Shek, Tang, Lam, Lam, & Tsang, 2003). The theoretical propositions on optimism and fatalism also suggest that a stronger endorsement of the belief that one controls one's life is positively associated with psychological adjustment (Bandura, 1997;Maddux, 1995).…”

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“…With respect to the research on Chinese cultural beliefs of adversity, only a few studies (e.g., Shek, 2004Shek, , 2005Shek et al, 2003) examined the relationship between Chinese cultural beliefs of adversity and psychological well-being among adolescent and their parents in Hong Kong. Two studies (Shek, 2004;Shek et al, 2003) revealed that adolescents with stronger endorsement of positive Chinese beliefs of adversity generally displayed better psychological well-being and school adjustment and less problem behavior.…”

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Correlates of life satisfaction among older people in China: An examination of two cultural variables

Huang

2012

Aging & Mental Health

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This article examines the relationships between the two cultural variables of having mianzi in social interactions and Chinese cultural beliefs of adversity and life satisfaction among older people in a coastal city in mainland China. The mediating effect of having mianzi in social interactions on the relationship between Chinese cultural beliefs of adversity and life satisfaction is also examined. The study applies a non-probability sampling and adopts a face-to-face interview approach using a questionnaire composed of close-ended questions. A total of 532 valid questionnaires are obtained. Multiple regression analysis is used to test the hypotheses. Findings indicate that the two cultural variables are associated significantly with life satisfaction, while controlling for socio-demographic variables. The variable of Chinese cultural beliefs of adversity is also indirectly associated with life satisfaction through its effect on having mianzi in social interactions. Older people with higher endorsement of positive Chinese cultural beliefs of adversity and higher degree of having mianzi in social interactions tend to have higher life satisfaction. Professionals working with older people should be sensitive to cultural variables that exert impacts on older people's life satisfaction.

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Correlates of life satisfaction among older people in China: An examination of two cultural variables

Huang

2012

Aging & Mental Health

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“…For example, while happiness and satisfaction are important components of QOL in the American culture, Chinese people emphasize forbearance, endurance and contending mentality. Empirically, there are research findings showing that cultural beliefs play an important role in the emotional QOL of Chinese adolescents (e.g., Shek, 2004;Shek et al, 2003). As such, it is important to conduct more studies in the Chinese culture to understand cross-cultural differences in QOL and its manifestation.…”

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Quality of Life in the Global Context: A Chinese Response

2005

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Perhaps there is no other research topic like the concept of quality of life (QOL) that has attracted so much research attention from different disciplines. A review of the major databases shows that much research effort has been spent to understand the theoretical and practical aspects of the concept. Using the search term ''QOL'', computer search conducted in July 2004 showed that there were 11 867 citations in PsycINFO, 2 843 citations in Sociological Abstracts, 415 citations in Social Work Abstracts, 4 204 citations in ERIC, 59 932 citations in MEDLINE, and 13 672 citations in CINAHL. Despite the abundance of research in the study of QOL, there are several interesting developments and missing gaps that can be identified in the existing literature. With reference to these developments and missing gaps, several possible research directions can be considered.First, with the growing popularity of ecological models asserting that human behavior is embedded in different ecological systems (e.g., family system and macro socio-cultural system), it is obvious that a more holistic understanding of the concept of QOL and the related phenomena with reference to different systems is called for (Shek, 2003b). Regarding the different systems in which the person is embedded, the family system can be regarded as an important developmental context, particularly in the Asian culture. However, a survey of the literature shows that related QOL research with reference to the family system (e.g., family QOL) is not substantial. In addition, the role of culture (e.g., cultural beliefs) in the development of QOL is far from clear. Finally, despite the growing emphasis on

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“…Secondly, respondents responded to the scale on Chinese cultural beliefs about adversity. This scale was developed by a group of psychologists and social workers in Hong Kong (Shek 2004(Shek , 2005Shek et al 2003). There are nine items in this scale as follows: (1) Hardship increases stature; (2) Whether a life is good or bad depends on fate; (3) When there is a will, there is a way; (4) If you work hard enough, you can turn an iron rod into a needle; (5) Poverty stifles ambition; (6) Diligence is an important factor to overcome poverty; (7) Man is the master of his own fate; (8) Happy is he who is contented; and (9) Man is not born to greatness, he achieves it by his own effort.…”

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Children’s Resilience-Related Beliefs as a Predictor of Positive Child Development in the Face of Adversities: Implications for Interventions to Enhance Children’s Quality of Life

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The Relationship Between Chinese Cultural Beliefs About Adversity and Psychological Adjustment in Chinese Families with Economic Disadvantage

Cited by 54 publications

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Correlates of life satisfaction among older people in China: An examination of two cultural variables

Correlates of life satisfaction among older people in China: An examination of two cultural variables

Quality of Life in the Global Context: A Chinese Response

Children’s Resilience-Related Beliefs as a Predictor of Positive Child Development in the Face of Adversities: Implications for Interventions to Enhance Children’s Quality of Life

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