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8. Are Gender Differences in Emotion Culturally Universal? Comparison of Emotional Intensity Between Chinese and German Samples

Author

Dahua Wang, Natalie Wong, Xianmin Gong, University of Zurich, and Wang, Dahua

Subjects
Cultural Studies, 3207 Social Psychology, Social psychology (sociology), Social Psychology, 10093 Institute of Psychology, 05 social sciences, 050109 social psychology, Emotional intensity, 3316 Cultural Studies, 050105 experimental psychology, language.human_language, German, Anthropology, Cultural studies, language, 3314 Anthropology, 0501 psychology and cognitive sciences, Cross culture, 150 Psychology, Emotional arousal, Psychology, Social psychology
Abstract

Are gender differences in emotion culturally universal? To answer this question, the current study compared gender differences in emotional arousal (intensity) ratings for negative and positive pictures from the International Affective Picture System (IAPS) across cultures (Chinese vs. German culture) and age (younger vs. older adults). The raters were 53 younger Germans (24 women), 53 older Germans (28 women), 300 younger Chinese (176 women), and 126 older Chinese (86 women). The results showed that gender differences in arousal ratings were moderated by culture and age: Chinese women reported higher arousal for both negative and positive pictures compared with Chinese men; German women reported higher arousal for negative pictures, but lower arousal for positive pictures compared with German men. Moreover, the gender differences were larger for older than younger adults in the Chinese sample but smaller for older than younger adults in the German sample. The results indicated that gender differences in self-report emotional intensity induced by pictorial stimuli were more consistent with gender norms and stereotypes (i.e., women being more emotional than men) in the Chinese sample, compared with the German sample, and that gender differences were not constant across age groups. The study revealed that gender differences in emotion are neither constant nor universal, and it highlighted the importance of taking culture and age into account.

Published
2018

9. Effect of "freedom of choice" on Task Performance and Well-Being During Leisure Activity: An Intercultural Study Among Older Adults in China and France.

Author

Tang M, Wang D, and Guerrien A

Subjects
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, China, France, Humans, Personal Autonomy, Personal Satisfaction, Leisure Activities psychology, Task Performance and Analysis
Abstract

Based on the perspective of self-determination theory (SDT) and the cross-cultural, the aim of the present study was to explore the effect of "freedom of choice" on the well-being of institution-dwelling older adults (elderly residences and nursing homes), in particular during leisure activities. Participants ( N China  = 67, M age  = 80.55 years; N France  = 90, M age  = 82.19 years) were randomly assigned to the "elderly-choice" group or "staff choice" group to participate in a puzzle game. Consistent with SDT, results showed that basic psychological needs satisfaction (autonomy, competence, relatedness) was positively associated with elderly well-being. However, our findings did not demonstrate the importance of freedom of choice for promoting such well-being in the context of leisure activities for either culture; this may be related to the recompense of close relationships or else the particularity of the elderly population. Interestingly, competence satisfaction was observed to act as a complete mediating variable between task performance and well-being only in the French population.

Published
2022
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10. The Impact on Mental Health of Losing an Only Child and the Influence of Social Support and Resilience.

Author

Cao X, Yang C, and Wang D

Subjects
Adult, Beijing, Case-Control Studies, Child, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Psychometrics, Bereavement, Only Child, Parents psychology
Abstract

The number of parents who have lost their only child (PLOCs) has increased annually with the implementation of the birth control policy in mainland China. This study aimed to investigate the mental health status of PLOCs and the influence of social support and resilience. Study 1 recruited 100 PLOCs and 88 nonbereaved parents, and compared differences in depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Study 2 investigated the influence of social support and resilience on the mental health of PLOCs via a mediating model. Results indicate that PLOCs reported more anxiety and depression symptoms than nonbereaved counterparts. Perceived close family support, objective support, and resilience negatively predicted anxiety and depression. In addition, perceived close family support was found to influence mental health via resilience. The current findings reveal that losing an only child has long-term negative impacts on the mental health of PLOCs. However, perceived close family support and objective support can protect their mental health either directly or indirectly via resilience.

Published
2020
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