Psychology: Techniques and Application

Psychology: Techniques and Application ›› 2017, Vol. 5 ›› Issue (5): 287-298.doi: 10.16842/j.cnki.issn2095-5588.2017.05.005

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A Psychological Perspective on the Study of Modesty

SHI Yuanyuan1,2; LIU Yunzhi1; LUO Yu1; CAI Huajian2   

  1. (1 CAS Key Laboratory of Behavioral Science, Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China)(2 Faculty of Social Science, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 999077, China)
  • Online:2017-05-01 Published:2017-05-01

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Abstract: In psychological perspective, modesty has been studied as either a personality trait or a social behavior and can be indexed with either explicit or implicit measures. Existing researches suggest that modesty plays an important role in improving psychological wellbeing, enhancing interpersonal relationships and benefiting organizational management. The manifestation of modesty is influenced by both external factors(e. g., culture and circumstances) and internal factors(e. g., gender and beliefs). Although modesty has recently been a veritable “hot” topic in empirical and theoretical research, its importance has rarely raised attention of Chinese psychologists. Thus, by comprehensively reviewing the definitions, measurements, functions, influential factors and development of modesty, we hope this review would deepen peoples understanding of modesty, and provide insights for studying modesty in Chinese psychology.

Key words: modesty; social norm; culture; Chinese Psychology

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