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Psychological Research

2025 Vol.18,No.5

Published 2025-10-01

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Theory Review
FU Anguo, SHAO Chengwei

HSIAO Hsiaohung was a renowned modern Chinese psychologist, recognized as the foremost expert in Gestalt psychology in China. During a critical period in the nation's history, he spearheaded the “Psychological Nation-Saving” movement and applied psychological knowledge to guide the spirit of resistance against the Japanese invasion. He pioneered the field of personnel psychology in China, establishing several significant academic organizations in the realm of personnel psychology. He advocated that the research in personnel psychology could be categorized into five aspects: ‘individual aspects', ‘task aspects', ‘relationships between individuals', ‘relationships between individuals and tasks,' and ‘relationships between tasks'. The aim was to enhance personnel efficiency during wartime through psychological studies. His promotion of personnel psychology research not only encompassed industrial psychology and personnel management but also included areas such as military psychology, police psychology, child psychology, and educational psychology. In the era requiring comprehensive mobilization of national human resources to resist external aggression, this undoubtedly holds positive and pragmatic significance. His research scope extended to various areas, including military and police psychology, industrial psychology, and educational psychology. This article provides an overview of the life experiences and personnel psychology perspectives of this pioneering psychologist, aiming to enhance the understanding of the indigenization of personnel psychology in academic circles. It also serves as a reference for contemporary research in personnel management.

2025 Vol. 18 (5): 387-394 [Abstract]( 0 HTML (1 KB)  PDF (798 KB)  ( 7 )

Fundamental Research
YIN Yueyang, ZHOU Yuting, DAI Guangyuan, CHEN Ying

In order to explore the nature and causes of the Spatial-numerical association, this paper focused on the relationship between ordinal information and quantitative information. The researchers found that both quantitative and ordinal information can motivate spatial representations. By combing related studies, we found that the activation levels of the two kinds of information were affected by the experimental task. When the experimental task focused on the mental number line of long-term memory, generate the SNARC effect mainly depends on quantitative information; When the experimental task focused on the numerical order of working memory, generate the ordinal position effect that depend on ordinal information. This paper also integrated dual-route model theory, polarity theory and working memory theory to construct a dual-route model based on ordinal information and quantitative information—the unconditional path for quantitative information and the conditional path for ordinal information. In the future, we can explore the nature of spatial-digital connection from three aspects: SRC effect (stimulus-response compatibility), spatial information, and brain mechanism.

2025 Vol. 18 (5): 395-402 [Abstract]( 0 HTML (1 KB)  PDF (1203 KB)  ( 4 )

GAO Xiaolei, LI Xuling, ZHAO Han, BAI Xuejun, GAO Lei

The present study investigated the processing advantages of Chinese formulaic sequences on native speakers and Tibetan second language speakers using eye movement technology, so did the role of formulaic sequences frequency and Chinese level in Chinese formulaic sequences processing. The results showed the processing advantages of Chinese formulaic sequences on both native speakers and Tibetan second language speakers. Compared with non formulaic sequences, the gaze duartion, total reading time of formulaic sequences were shorter, and the total fixation counts were fewer. And the frequency effect was observed during the processing of Chinese formulaic sequences, compared with high-frequency formulaic sequences, the low-frequency formulaic sequences needed longer gaze duartion and more fixation counts. On the target words, compared with non formulaic sequences, the total reading time of formulaic sequences were shorter, and the total fixation counts were fewer in both high and low frequency conditions. Compared with high-frequency formulaic sequences, the low-frequency formulaic sequences needed longer total reading time and more fixation counts. At the same time, this study found that the efficiency of the processing of Chinese formulaic sequences was similar between native speakers and Tibetan second language speakers with different Chinese levels. These results provided evidence for the totality representational hypothesis of formulaic sequences and usage-based view of language acquisition.

2025 Vol. 18 (5): 403-412 [Abstract]( 0 HTML (1 KB)  PDF (978 KB)  ( 3 )

CHEN Qinglin, YAN Desheng, LI Guangming

The designs of many-faceted Rasch model analysis generally include cross, nested and mixed designs. This simulation study compares the results of many-facet Rasch analyses based on crossed nested and mixed designs with the three different totals of subjects -- 50, 200 and 600. These designs and totals of subjects are evaluated in terms of their impact on the estimation accuracy of three parameters -- rater severity, item difficulty and examinee ability. First, R software was used to simulate 100 batches of cross-designed data in three different totals of subjects. Second, nested-designed and mixed-design data were created by making the necessary changes in the simulated cross-designed data set. Finally, FACET software was used to estimate the parameters. The results of three different totals of subjects showed that :(1) The accuracy of rater severity parameters in cross design was better than that in nested and mixed designs, and the results of nested and mixed designs are similar. (2) The accuracy of item difficulty parameters and the mean parameter of subject ability in nested design was better than that in cross and mixed designs; (3) In three designs, the accuracy of all parameters is good except the standard deviation parameter of the subject ability.

2025 Vol. 18 (5): 413-418 [Abstract]( 0 HTML (1 KB)  PDF (793 KB)  ( 1 )

Applied Psychology Research
HE Jingyi, DENG Jiaxin, WANG Mengcheng

Network psychometric analysis is a method that conceptualizes psychological behavior/phenomenon as the process and result of the interaction between psychological characteristics. The constructed network is composed of nodes representing observed variables and connected by edges representing the relationship between nodes, so as to reveal the relationship between variables in a visual way. With analyzing individual nodes' characteristics and global network structure, network psychometric analysis can provide a new perspective to understand various psychological characteristics. It can make up the limitations of traditional modeling methods, and has been widely applied in the fields of psychopathology, clinical psychology and psychometrics, etc. Future studies should further examine the replicability of the findings, and learn from the advantages of latent variable modeling to improve network model for more spacious applications.

2025 Vol. 18 (5): 419-430 [Abstract]( 0 HTML (1 KB)  PDF (1508 KB)  ( 4 )

REN Fen, DING Yiting

In order to clarify the construct of the dark triad, study took network psychometrics to test the above-mentioned problems in a large youth sample (n=848, 42.1% female). Results supported the idea of the dark triad was a single network with three overlapping yet distinct traits. Machiavellianism and psychopathy were located in close proximity and showed strong correlations, while narcissism presented less correlation with them. Narcissism was a trait which encompasses antagonism, thus fitting within the definition of a dark personality trait.

2025 Vol. 18 (5): 431-437 [Abstract]( 0 HTML (1 KB)  PDF (983 KB)  ( 4 )

XUE Dini, YAN Junyu, CHAO Miao, LIU Tuo

During the public health events, media exposure significantly impacts people's mental health. This study aimed to explore the relationship between exposure to COVID-19 related media information and mental health, using network analysis to identify the key variables and mechanisms within the relationship. We conducted the study using questionnaires to assess the time spent consuming different forms of media and mental health outcomes, including boredom, positive and negative affect, depression, anxiety, stress, life satisfaction, death anxiety, meaning of life, empathy and sympathy among 917 participants. The results of network analysis revealed that the negative affect was the key variable. Second, we estimated a mediation model with various forms of media consumption as independent variables and mental health problems as dependent variables. The study found that extended browsing of epidemic information on Weibo was positively associated with negative affects and also positively predicted the level of depression, anxiety and stress. The finding of our study highlights the importance of controlling one's exposure to epidemic-related media, especially reducing the consumption of uncertain information on Weibo, as excessive media exposure can directly impact individuals' emotional well-being and lead to negative psychological consequences.

2025 Vol. 18 (5): 438-447 [Abstract]( 0 HTML (1 KB)  PDF (1691 KB)  ( 1 )

ZHANG Yixin, MA Yuanqiu, CUI Qiang, LIU Tuo

The purpose of this study was to explore the relationships between personality, emotion and social psychology of drug abstinent users and non-addicts, and examine the differences between them. 316 drug abstinent users and 319 non-addicts were investigated by using the multidimensional psychological scale for substance abuse. The results of network analysis showed that in the network of drug abstinent users the nodes with highest strength, closeness, betweenness, bridge strength and bridge expected influence (1-step) were cope with stress, negative affect, distractibility, negative affect and positive affect, respectively. In the network of non-addicts, distractibility had the highest strength, closeness and betweenness, and positive affect had the highest bridge strength and bridge expected influence (1-step). It is noteworthy that distractibility, positive affect and negative affect exhibited higher importance within the networks of both drug abstinent individuals and non-addicts, indicating their critical roles across multiple aspects. The network comparison results showed that the structure of two network was significantly different, but the global strength was not significantly different. In conclusion, the core symptoms in the network of drug abstinent users and non-addicts were the same, namely distractibility and emotional states. The connection within the network of abstinent users was stronger than that of non-addicts.

2025 Vol. 18 (5): 448-456 [Abstract]( 0 HTML (1 KB)  PDF (1481 KB)  ( 1 )

ZHANG Zheng, MA Hongshuang, YIN Xiaoya, WU Shuo, ZHOU Jiansong, ZHAO Bihua

Based on the State-Trait Anxiety Theory and the Psychopathological Network Theory, we developed the Multidimensional Anxiety Experience Scale for college students. This study conducted item analysis, factor analysis, network analysis, validity and reliability testing, as well as gender invariance testing. The results indicated that: (1) The Multidimensional Anxiety Experience Scale for college students consisted of 27 items, organized into seven dimensions: Social Communication Anxiety (SCA), Learning Anxiety (LA), Family Relationship Anxiety (FRA), Future Anxiety (FA), Gender Norms Anxiety (GNA), Appearance Anxiety (AA), and Economic Anxiety (EA). (2) The scale demonstrated a reasonable factor network structure, good validity and reliability, and gender invariance, thus effectively measuring the level of state anxiety in Chinese college students.

2025 Vol. 18 (5): 457-463 [Abstract]( 0 HTML (1 KB)  PDF (1099 KB)  ( 2 )

School Psychology Research
LIU Jingjing, GAO Yue, GUAN Wenjun

The current study aimed to explore the effects of negative mate-stereotype on aggressive behavior tendency of children with hearing disabilities. We also explored the effects of frustration as the mediator and self-esteem as the moderator on this behavior. A sample of 472 hearing disability children were randomly assigned to either the meta-stereotype threat(MST) condition or the non-MST condition. The results showed that: (1) Both frustration and aggressive behavior tendency under the MST condition were higher than non-MST condition.; (2) The relationship between meta-stereotype threat and aggressive behavior tendency was mediated by frustration; (3) Self-esteem moderated the path from meta-stereotype threat to frustration as well as the path from frustration to aggressive behavior tendency. In the case of high self-esteem, the meta-stereotype threat had an enhanced influence on hearing disabilities children's frustration. In the case of low self-esteem, the frustration had an enhanced influence on the aggressive behavior tendency of hearing disabilities children. Self-esteem moderated the first half (meta-stereotype threat→frustration) and the second half (frustration→aggressive behavior tendency). Specifically, in the first half of the mediator model, the higher the level of self-esteem of the children with hearing disabilities, the greater the influence of the meta-stereotype threat on the frustration. The frustration had less influence on aggressive behavior tendency.

2025 Vol. 18 (5): 464-473 [Abstract]( 0 HTML (1 KB)  PDF (1122 KB)  ( 2 )

MA Jialin, ZHANG Yinghan, WANG Meilin, XIAO Ning, WANG Jianjun

In order to explore the relationship between social comparison and college students' academic involution and its mechanism of action, the study used the Social Comparison Tendency Scale, the Chinese version of the Core Self-Evaluation Scale, as well as the Academic Involution Questionnaire and the Shortened version of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS-SF) to investigate the relationship between social comparison and college students' academic involution and its mechanism. The results showed that: (1) Social comparison significantly and positively predicted college students' academic involution; (2) Core self-evaluation partially mediated the relationship between social comparison as well as academic involution; (3) Self-compassion moderated the second half of the path of the model. Conclusion: Social comparison not only directly predicts academic involution, but also predicts academic involution through the mediating role of core self-evaluation, and self-compassion moderates the path between core self-evaluation and academic involution, i.e., the positive impact of high self-compassion will reduce the negative impact caused by the risk factor of low core self-evaluation, and thus reduce academic involution.

2025 Vol. 18 (5): 474-480 [Abstract]( 0 HTML (1 KB)  PDF (905 KB)  ( 8 )

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