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Psychometric Properties of the Formal Characteristics of Behavior-Temperament Inventory in Chinese Samples

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 October 2015

Wen Liu ,
Liang Chen ,
Ying Yang  and
Shuai Zhang
Wen Liu*
Affiliation:
Liaoning Normal University (China)
Liang Chen
Affiliation:
University of Science and Technology Liaoning (China)
Ying Yang
Affiliation:
Liaoning Normal University (China)
Shuai Zhang
Affiliation:
Liaoning Normal University (China)
*
*Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Wen Liu. College of Psychology. Liaoning Normal University. Dalian (China). 116029. Phone: +860411–82156432(13478663570). E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

This paper presents a Chinese adaption of the Formal Characteristics of the Behavior-Temperament Inventory (FCB-TI), a self-report instrument that evaluates six temperamental scales, based on Strelau’s concept of temperament. A first sample of 626 undergraduates completed the Chinese version of the Regulative Theory of Temperament Questionnaire (RTTQ), which is an initial pool of 381 items. Internal consistency suggests adequate reliability (.66 to .82), and an exploratory factor analysis revealed a six-factor solution consistent with the original instrument. A follow-up confirmatory factor analysis revealed good support for the temperament structure with a second sample of students (N = 2.980). Internal consistency and factorial structure were re-examined (Cronbach’s alpha ranged .64 to .85), and test-retest correlations over a two-week period ranged from .82 to .96 with a third sample of adults (N = 2.265). Convergent and discriminant validity was explored in relation to the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revision Short Scale for Chinese (EPQ-RSC) model dimensions. Results indicate that the Chinese version of the FCB-TI has similar psychometric properties and generally satisfactory reliability and validity.

Keywords

FCB-TIpsychometric propertiestemperamental scales
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Research Article
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The Spanish Journal of Psychology , Volume 18 , 2015 , E73
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Copyright © Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Colegio Oficial de Psicólogos de Madrid 2015 

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